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The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast
The Portal is hosted by Brian Smith as he takes you through the biggest college football stories, College football recruiting, transfer portal, and NIL. Tune in for daily insights that will have impact at the local and national level. Brian Smith, a life-long recruiting fanatic, will break down the latest college football recruiting rankings, intel, commitments, evaluations from 7-on-7 and camps, and what’s next from coast to coast. He will be on the road covering what matters. That’s why…
Episodes
- The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast
PLAYOFF CONTENDERS: Ohio State Defends Title, Clemson Comeback, Irish Rebound - Part I
The 2025 College Football Playoff race will be full of teams with new quarterbacks like Ohio State and Notre Dame, two teams featured in this podcast. It’s…
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FIRST CLASS: Notre Dame vs Miami, Recruiting Comparison, Trench Battle, Prediction
This live show defines the matchup between Notre Dame at Miami, two possible College Football Playoff teams. Both built their rosters through the trenches…
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Penn State MISSES On Another Quarterback Recruit
Penn State misses on quarterback recruit Peter Bourque, as he picks arch-rival Michigan. James Franklin and his staff have time, but there’s already a run on…
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TRENDING: Ole Miss Injury & Scrimmage News
Ole Miss’s fall camp scrimmage had some big moments for a defense that dominated early, but injuries played a major factor in the offense not doing well…
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Oklahoma Adds ELITE Pass Rusher
Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners added elite pass rusher Jake Kreul from IMG Academy. Not only is Kreul an excellent football player, he’s a great young…
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCOOP: Florida, Notre Dame & Indiana Injuries | B10 Freshmen & Win Totals
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has missed significant fall camp reps. So have several of his teammates. Notre Dame and Indiana have seen players out of the…
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DEBATABLE: Auburn FINALLY Competes At A High Level
Will the Auburn Tigers finally get over the hump and show themselves as one of the SEC’s better football programs? Hugh Freeze assembled quite a talented…
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PLAYOFF RUN: Tennessee, South Carolina & Texas A&M
Could Tennessee, South Carolina, or Texas A&M be this year’s surprise SEC team? Investigating their rosters, these are three teams with a plethora of defensive…
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COMMITMENT! Notre Dame's Recruiting VICTORY | Irish Football Culture
Notre Dame adds 4-star defensive line recruit Elijah Golden. He’s Marcus Freeman’s fourth 2026 defensive line recruit, and ninth in two classes. This podcast…
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FAVORITE For Jase Mathews & Top Recruiting Classes
Ahead of Jase Mathews’ college decision, there’s one team favored to land him. What does the Mississippi wide receiver do that makes him a coveted football…
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CHAMPIONSHIP: Avery Johnson LEADS Kansas State To Big 12 Title
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson has the experience, natural talent, and offensive weapons, to help the Wildcats win the Big 12 championship. Johnson’s…
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WHO'S THAT? Ole Miss Surprise Players | Season Predictions
Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons will be a household college football name. He’s also going to be throwing to a plethora of talented receivers, tight ends…
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PLAYOFF CONTENDERS: Miami, Arizona State & Ole Miss | Top 25
Are Miami, Arizona State, and Ole Miss true College Playoff contenders? Which players need to come through for each of these teams to make a postseason…
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RECRUITING BLITZ: LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma, Notre Dame & Oregon | Elijah Golden
The latest college football recruiting commitments with LSU, Oregon, USC, UNC, Colorado, Ole Miss, and Georgia among the schools adding to their classes.There…
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Transfer Portal SUCCESS: Notre Dame, Big 10, ACC, SEC & Big 12
Too many Transfer Portal players will likely harm a college football team’s culture. So, how many transfers is too many? Using the Big 10 and SEC, with a mix…
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WINNERS: College Football's ELITE Programs Follow 10 Recruiting Rules
Does your favorite college football program make sound recruiting decisions like recruiting enough offensive and defensive linemen? If not, it’s a big problem…
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Penn State 5-Star Recruit Taking Visits
Penn State 5-star commitment Kemon Spell will be taking visits. Should Nittany Lions fans panic? Be surprised? The breakdown on the elite target, as well as…
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RECRUITING BLITZ: Oregon's Recruiting EXPLOSION | Latest Commitments
Oregon’s recruiting class could explode with three elite recruits deciding. Will Dan Lanning and the Ducks move into the top five of the recruiting…
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EXPLOSIVE: Ole Miss's ELITE Offensive Talent, Suntarine Perkins, & Recruiting
Ole Miss football began fall camp, and there’s already injury news to discuss. Which skill players will offset Luke Hasz being out for a considerable amount of…
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BAYOU BASH: LSU's ELITE Commitments, Quarterback Recruiting CONCERNS
Attempting to place a grade on LSU’s recruiting class proves difficult. LSU’s recruiting class does include elite defensive linemen and offensive linemen, plus…
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RELOADING: Indiana's Recruiting EXPLOSION, Another CFB Playoff Run
The Indiana Hoosiers shook up the Big 10 by going 11-1 last season before losing to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff. Can Curt Cignetti and the IU…
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PARTY CRASHERS: Big 10's Surprises & Playoff Chasers
Big 10 football provides traditional powers like Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan at or near the top, but newcomers will challenge to enter the…
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LAWSUITS: Trump's NIL Executive Order Will Be CHALLENGED
Will Donald Trump’s executive order to deny pay-for-play in college sports hold up in the court of law? I have opinions of my own about why they will fail, as…
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COMMITMENT! Notre Dame Recruiting Adds ELITE 2027 Quarterback
Notre Dame adds 2027 quarterback recruit Teddy Jarrard. It’s a fast start for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish. Jarrard is a great fit for Notre Dame on…
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RECRUITING BLITZ: Alabama, Notre Dame, Louisville, Texas Tech & NIL
Alabama adds a 2026 quarterback commitment, while Notre Dame expects a 2027 quarterback to join the fold. Louisville, Texas Tech, and Virginia add prospects…
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TRENDING: Ole Miss Recruiting Expected To BOOM
Ole Miss recruiting will see marked improvement with NIL collectives being able to operate on their own, as defined within this podcast. Look for the Rebels to…
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Notre Dame & Alabama Recruit ELITE OL, Miami's Rise
Notre Dame & Alabama lead the way with offensive line recruiting, with Georgia, Miami, and Clemson not far behind. What sets this group up for success?Other…
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RECRUITING BLITZ: Derrek Cooper Commits, Recruiting Rankings, NIL Clearinghouse
The Texas Longhorns swooped in to land Derrek Cooper away from the Miami Hurricanes. Today’s discussion starts with Cooper’s upside and what his decision means…
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CFB TITLE CONTENDER: Notre Dame's CJ Carr Holds Key, Defense Dominates
Could Notre Dame win the 2025 national championship? Yes, it’s definitely possible. Led by Marcus Freeman, the Fighting Irish possess a talented roster without…
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B10's Impact Freshmen Includes Bryce Underwood & Surprises
The Big 10’s impact true freshmen are special recruits, but this list is more than just about top talent. It’s about opportunity and maturity.Sure, Michigan’s…
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RECRUITING BLITZ: Texas, BYU, Georgia, Texas A&M & Michigan
Texas added two big-time commitments, and another could be headed to Austin. BYU’s recruiting class is one of its best ever. Congratulations to Kilani Sitake…
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Oklahoma's Recruiting Struggles, Bowe Bentley & 2025 Prediction
Oklahoma missed out on several in-state recruiting targets, but was it by choice. If yes, why? The Sooners have one of the nation’s top quarterback commitments…
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Arizona State's Recruiting Is Solid, But In-State STRUGGLES
Arizona State’s recruiting should be doing far better than its current commitment list after coming off a College Football Playoff run. Why are the Sun Devils…
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BEAR DOWN: Baylor's DOMINANT Recruiting Run
The Baylor Bears added three big-time recruits this past weekend. It was the best recruiting of any college football program.With Sawyer Robertson leading…
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BEST BETS: Penn State's Possible Recruiting Flips
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RECRUITING BLITZ: Notre Dame, Colorado, Clemson, Georgia, LSU & Florida
Notre Dame added to what could be the nation’s #1 defensive back class, coach Prime and Colorado added two recruits, as did Kirby Smart and Georgia, and…
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RECRUITING BLITZ: Florida State, Notre Dame, Texas, Tennessee, & Oregon
The college football top-10 recruiting rankings will have major movement with several decisions being made in the next few days. Watch out for Florida State…
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CONFLICTED: Ole Miss Has HUGE Recruiting Highs & Lows
Ole Miss adds another top out-of-state football recruit, with Jett Goldsberry joining Lane Kiffin’s roster. Which position(s) Goldsberry will play and why he’s…
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LOSING RECRUITS: Penn State MISSES Hurt, Still A Top Class
Penn State’s brutal recruiting stretch included losing four recruits to Notre Dame like Joey O’Brien and Khary Adams, plus Michigan beat them for Carter…
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QUARTERBACK DRAMA: Brigham Young Loses Jake Retzlaff, Gains 5-Star Ryder Lyons
BYU loses quarterback Jake Retzlaff due to off-the-field issues, and now head coach Kalani Sitake must adjust on the fly. BYU’s 2025 season is at a crossroads…
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NIL VETO: Clearinghouse DENIES Texas Tech Booster?
Texas Tech’s massive NIL spending will be hitting a brick wall on August 1 when the NIL Clearinghouse, using software referred to as NIL Go, sees how the Red…
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Oklahoma Recruiting Falls Behind, 2025 Record Prediction
It’s a make-or-break year for the Oklahoma Sooners on the recruiting trail & with their 2025 schedule. Will Brent Venables get it done?The Oklahoma Sooners…
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TOP RATED: Notre Dame Seeks #1 Ranked Recruiting Class
Notre Dame added three wide receiver recruits – Brayden Robinson, Devin Fitzgerald and Kaydon Finley – from Friday through Sunday. Combined, Notre Dame has…