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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…
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The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastHELP: Fran Brown Needs More NIL Resources | Syracuse at Notre Dame
Can Fran Brown and Syracuse football close the gap with powerhouse programs through smarter transfer portal moves? The coaching staff faces major…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPLAYOFF RUN: Notre Dame Transfer Portal Moves ELEVATED By Malachi Fields & DeVonta Smith
Notre Dame surged into College Football Playoff contention—thanks to strategic transfer portal moves mixed with a balanced offense and defense. Can Marcus…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPORTAL GENIUS: How Lane Kiffin DOMINATES Portal While Others FAIL
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin dominates the Transfer Portal by matching what’s needed – on and off the field – so the Rebels gain the most from their…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSMART RECRUITING: Miami Goes BIG & Wins | Jackson Cantwell
Miami’s Mario Cristobal planned to add not only recruit bulk to the roster, but plenty of length. The Hurricanes accomplished that with Jackson Cantwell…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastUNPREDICTABLE: Coach Prime's Colorado Future | Ju Ju Lewis
There’s growing concern for Deion Sanders not returning to the Colorado Buffaloes. Time to discuss coach Prime’s health and future with Locked On Buffs host…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUIT MOBILE! Scout Larry Rudolph Discusses ALABAMA Prospects
Recruit Mobile! Today’s Live Show brings Mobile football scout Larry Rudolph from QB Country to discuss the incredible South Alabama talent, as well as Crimson…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: Playoff PROOF Drives Notre Dame’s Recruiting SUCCESS
Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff run transforms its roster and recruiting outlook, igniting optimism for a national title push. Brian Smith and Tyler…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPORTAL TAMPERING: Big Money G6 Quarterbacks | Recruiting
The quarterback Transfer Portal market will see a lot of tampering, especially with multiple G6 quarterbacks playing big-time football. I define the top G6…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastLane Kiffin Betting FAVORITE For Florida Gators | Transfer Portal
Lane Kiffin is now the favorite to be Florida’s next head football coach. Is that really true? Las Vegas thinks so, and there’s the awkward aspect of UF…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPLAYOFF RANKINGS: Watch Out For Georgia, Notre Dame & Texas Tech | Recruiting
Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas Tech are teams to watch for the Playoff rankings because they are improving. I explain how and why on today’s Live Show!…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastAlabama's Portal Decisions & SUBPAR Rushing Attack
Alabama’s offseason Transfer Portal decisions can be questioned. 12 players were taken in by Kalen DeBoer, but where did he miss? One of the concerns for…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSLEEPER PICK: Auburn's 2026 Portal Class DICTATES Playoff Run
Auburn is my 2026 sleeper College Football Playoff pick. Why? Because the roster is very talented, and the right head coaching hire could catapult the Tigers…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSO CLOSE: Missouri's Transfer Portal SUCCESS & Next Steps
Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz elevated the Tigers with brilliant Transfer Portal moves. The Missouri football program is close to being a College Football Playoff…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING BLITZ: Ohio State, Miami, Iowa & Minnesota | Decommitments | Transfer Portal
Ohio State added another top-notch defensive tackle recruit. Will the Buckeyes possess even more talent in 2026 than they do in 2025? Miami strikes again, and…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDylan Edwards KICKS Off Transfer Portal MADNESS
Transfer Portal prices are going up; way up. There’s one Transfer Portal window, and schools are going to risk losing out if they don’t pay up. Kansas State’s…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRANSFER QUARTERBACKS: Surprising WINNERS & Playoff CONTENDERS
Transfer Portal quarterbacks can be surprisingly good. Today’s show focuses on Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Auburn’s Ashton Daniels, and Ole Miss signal-caller…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPENN STATE'S FUTURE: Brent Key, Jeff Brohm, Transfer Portal & Recruiting
Penn State’s coaching search includes Brent Key of Georgia Tech. Today’s Locked On The Portal Podcast identifies Keys’ strengths as a coach, and how he would…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPortal Shock: Lane Kiffin’s Strategy Foiled by NCAA Transfer Window Changes
Ole Miss football took a hit with the new Transfer Portal rules because Lane Kiffin and his staff had mastered finding diamonds in the rough from both the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTENNESSEE'S TRANSITION: Portal Priorities, Quarterback Questions & Fan Frustration
Tennessee’s Transfer Portal decisions – or misses as some would say – cost them versus Oklahoma. Vols fans are not happy about it. Today’s discussion targets…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastFIRINGS: Florida State, Michigan State & Wisconsin | Transfer Portal
Which one of Florida State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin is the most likely to fire its respective head coach? None of Mike Norvell, Jonathan Smith, or Luke…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDISASTER: Michigan State Fans Want Jonathan Smith FIRED!
Michigan State fans have had enough; the Spartan faithful desire head coach Jonathan Smith to be fired. I back up why the MSU fans deserve for that to happen…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDOOMED: Miami's SLIM CFB Playoff Chances | Carson Beck
Miami’s College Football Playoff ranking was too low at #18. Why are the Hurricanes being overlooked, especially as it relates to Notre Dame? Along with Locked…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCFB PLAYOFF POLL: Notre Dame's Ranking QUESTIONED
Notre Dame comes in at #10 in the initial College Football Playoff Rankings. Too high? Just right? I explain why Notre Dame is a good barometer for what to…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastBOOMER: Oklahoma PRIMED For Playoff Run | John Mateer | Transfer Portal
Oklahoma’s huge win at Tennessee changes the outlook for the Sooners’ 2025 season, and possibly for the tenure of head coach Brent Venables. Does the Oklahoma…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastGAMECHANGER: Mike Norvell SAVING His Job | Recruiting News
Florida State’s Mike Norvell might be avoiding the chopping block. Not only did FSU beat Wake Forest 42 to 7 this past Saturday, the Noles added three recruits…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastKIFFIN OR BUST: Florida Coaching Search | Recruiting | Transfer Portal
Lane Kiffin is the primary focus for Florida’s coaching search. Should Kiffin be No. 1? How long should the UF administration wait if Kiffin decides to coach…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: Transfer Portal Prospects Breakdown | Auburn Recruiting Fallout
Today’s live show begins the Transfer Portal player process. A few top names are already entering, like Ashton Stamps from LSU, and more to come. Today’s…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTOUGH DECISIONS: LSU Coaching Candidates | Recruiting
My take on which coach LSU should hire probably differs from many Tigers fans. Same can likely be said of LSU broadcaster Matt Moscona, who joins the show to…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastFIRED: Hugh Freeze OUT At Auburn | Recruiting Ramifications
After firing Hugh Freeze, Auburn’s administration has many tough decisions to make to find a replacement. Hire DJ Durkin, the current defensive coordinator?…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRIDICULOUS: Miami FAILS Again | Texas Tech Adds 5-Star | CFB Playoff
Miami has a Mario Cristobal problem. There are multiple layers of ridiculous coaching decisions. Can it be fixed? Possibly, but that means Cristobal has to…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: Brian Hartline LEADING Penn State Candidate | Recruiting
What if Penn State took a key cog away from rival Ohio State, Brian Hartline? Serious smoke has arisen from that discussion and it’s the primary topic for…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSPEED KILLS: Joshua Douthard Goes OFF! | LSU's Coaching Search
To begin, 2027 top recruit Joshua Douthard’s profile. He was electric in the game I watched live last night, scoring three touchdowns. The latest commitments…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastMADNESS: No 10-Year Coaching Contracts! | Florida, LSU & Penn State
The coaching carousel is madness! Still to come, some school will give a coach a 10-year contract that fails miserably. Here’s why schools should say no to the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRISING: Miami FLIPS Clemson Commitment | Recruiting News
Miami flipped a top Clemson recruit! Is this the beginning of the Hurricanes pushing for a possible top 8 class? Perhaps top 5? A look at the latest recruiting…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDO OR DIE: Brent Venables Must WIN Now | SEC Playoff Chances
Brent Venables cannot skate on by; he must find a way to ignite Oklahoma despite an end to the season with games at Tennessee, at Alabama, and home to LSU…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDSETTER: Lane Kiffin's Roster Management GENIUS | Coaching Carousel
Not enough people provide Lane Kiffin with the credit he’s deserved for building the Ole Miss roster via the Transfer Portal. Most teams fail with that method…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCOACHING CAROUSEL: Intel & Predictions | Lane Kiffin
College football coaching carousel intel and predictions come today, with Lane Kiffin sitting at the top of the list.Looking at not only top head coaches…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSPECIAL: Indiana's Transfer Portal WINS | IU vs Ohio State
Indiana football’s Transfer Portal wins are incredible. Curt Cignetti & the Hoosiers found more gems from the G6 and FCS level who become big-time players than…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastEXPOSED: Jonathan Smith FIRED Next | James Franklin
Michigan State’s Jonathan Smith bombed this season, including the current five-game losing streak. His time as head coach will end soon, and there are some…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastELITE: Georgia Tech's BRILLIANT Roster Moves | Transfer Portal
Still undefeated and looking good for a College Football Playoff birth, Georgia Tech rose up from a mediocre program. Georgia Tech is rolling despite its last…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastIMPROVING: Wisconsin Shows FIGHT | Recruiting
Does Wisconsin’s recent improvement versus Oregon show that Luke Fickell can be the long-term coach? I have multiple points about Fickell and the Badgers.Plus…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPOACHED: LSU Recruits RAIDED | LSU's NEXT Coach
LSU’s recruiting class could be ravaged if the administration does not act quickly. I give the three critical points for what the Tigers must do to keep its…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastBRIAN KELLY: LSU Fans FED UP | Recruiting & Transfer Portal
After LSU’s third loss of the season to Texas A&M, the Tiger faithful were booing Brian Kelly in Death Valley. For 2026, today’s show explains how Kelly and…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastREVOLUTION: Diego Pavia CHANGED Transfer Portal EXPECTATIONS | QB Film Reviews
Vanderbilt landing Diego Pavia changes expectations for teams landing a successful Transfer Portal quarterback. Many boosters and fans will think, “If…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastWhy Penn State Struggles Keeping Commitments But Florida Doesn't | 2027 Quarterback Recruits
Problem: Penn State has recruits decommitting left and right, while Florida does not. Why? I explain how head coach expectations matter. Plus, how the timeline…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRESPECT: Indiana Enters NEW Recruiting Territory | Curt Cignetti
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti said no to Penn State. How significant is his massive contract with the Hoosiers with recruits? Hint: It changes how IU football does…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastOPTIONS: Fran Brown Could LAND At Several Schools | Florida Gators
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown could sign with another school, including multiple SEC programs, as defined in today’s podcast.Coach Brown earned his reputation…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCONCERNED: Penn State's Coaching QUESTIONS & Recruiting FALLOUT
Examining Penn State’s coaching board, will Penn State find the right coach? Will be in time to help preserve the 2026 recruiting class? I explain why getting…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastUP NEXT: Florida's PRIME Coaching Candidates | Recruiting | Transfer Portal
Examining Florida’s head coaching short list, becoming with Ole Miss’s Lane Kiffin. Can the Gators add Kiffin, or perhaps Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman?What will…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING BLITZ: Alabama & SMU Add Quarterbacks | Transfer Portal
Alabama added its quarterback of the future and flipped a recruit from Georgia. SMU also added its quarterback for the future.The Transfer Portal is heating…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCOACHING CHANGE: Lane Kiffin Florida's Next Coach? | Tier 1 List
Will Lane Kiffin be Florida’s next head coach? I explain why that task will be difficult for Florida, as will hiring several of the best coaches in college…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPROBLEMS: Billy Napier's FIRING Impacts Florida Recruiting & Transfer Portal
Florida fires Billy Napier. I explain how this impacts Florida players considering the Transfer Portal, and committed recruits backing off their pledges to the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRELOADING: USC's Talent INCREASED Via Recruiting & Transfer Portal | Notre Dame
USC is no longer a soft team! Lincoln Riley and his staff have developed a quality offensive line via high school recruiting and not the Transfer Portal. But…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPORTAL BUILT: Ole Miss CAPITALIZED With Transfers, Looks To Beat Georgia
Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels were built in large part via the Transfer Portal. Why is that Kiffin and his coaching staff were far more successful with…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING BLITZ: Commitments & Coaching Carousel | Matt Campbell | Billy Napier | Hugh Freeze
Today’s Recruiting Blitz includes the latest commitments and decommitments, as always. Today’s show also dives into the coaching carousel because it impacts…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTITLE CONTENDER: Indiana BLASTS Into Top 3 Of Polls
Indiana’s massive win over Oregon propelled the Hoosiers into the top 3 of the AP and Coaches’ polls. Is this a sign that the Hoosiers are a long-term college…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastHORRIFIC: Wisconsin NEEDS To Fire Luke Fickell
Wisconsin lost 37-0 to Iowa, at home! It’s time for the Wisconsin faithful to have a good college football program again. Fire Luke Fickell!@fbscout_florida On…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING BLITZ: 3 Commitments & Week 8 College Football Picks
USC, Missouri, and Ohio State picked up really good recruits. I discussed the importance of each prospect.It will be Get Fired Weekend, meaning there are some…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDOMINATION: Ohio State Aims At Penn State COMMITMENTS, National Title
Penn State firing James Franklin has opened the door for Ohio State poaching Nittany Lions’ recruits. The Buckeyes are still looking to fill some needs, and…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCRAZY TIMES: Decommitmets FLYING, 2027 commitments EXPLODE
College football decommitments are hitting Penn State, Wisconsin, UCLA and many more schools. There are programs attempting to poach recruits from schools that…