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The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast

Locked On Podcast Network, Brian Smith

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 Locked On

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00:20:41

Oklahoma Adds ELITE Pass Rusher

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2025/08/13

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 man and cultural fit for the Sooners.I join John Williams of Locked On Sooners to define how Kreul will make an early impact for OU, as well as the long-term impact of Oklahoma’s football recruiting efforts.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!WayfairGet organized, refreshed, and back to routine

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00:26:59

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCOOP: Florida, Notre Dame & Indiana...

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2025/08/13

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 lineup as well.Examining four Big 10 team’s over/under totals, including complex schedules for some of: Penn State, Michigan State, USC, and Indiana.To finish the show, the Portal Podcast examines five Big 10 impact freshmen, including Michigan 5-star quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood. On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by

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00:27:33

DEBATABLE: Auburn FINALLY Competes At A High Level

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2025/08/12

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 roster, led by Cam Coleman, Eric Singleton, and Keldric Faulk, to help Auburn’s 2025 season go much better than last year.Key players need to step up like Demarcus Riddick, Kayin Lee, and of course quarterback Jackson Arnold.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!WayfairGet organized, refreshed, and back

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00:24:47

PLAYOFF RUN: Tennessee, South Carolina & Texas A&M

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2025/08/11

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 talent, but each lost prime players from the 2024 roster.Discussion points about each of the win totals for the Vols, Gamecocks, and Aggies are focal points. The players like Dylan Stewart of South Carolina, who must make a big step and become an All-American type player, and the schedules for these teams, too.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok

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00:26:51

COMMITMENT! Notre Dame's Recruiting VICTORY | Irish...

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2025/08/09

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 discusses Golden’s physical attributes, long-term potential, and which positions he could play.Notre Dame’s overall defensive line recruiting and depth chart are also discussed. Boubacar Traore, Bryce Young, Jordan Botelho, Jason Onye, Joshua Burnham, and more. Notre Dame’s defensive line culture is strong.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok

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00:24:18

FAVORITE For Jase Mathews & Top Recruiting Classes

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2025/08/08

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 recruit?Breaking down three of the nation’s top recruiting classes: Georgia, Notre Dame, and LSU.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off

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00:30:00

CHAMPIONSHIP: Avery Johnson LEADS Kansas State To Big...

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2025/08/07

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson has the experience, natural talent, and offensive weapons, to help the Wildcats win the Big 12 championship. Johnson’s statistics will also vastly improve in 2025, and that’s a big topic during the show.Which other K-St players will take steps forward and help the team reach its goals? There’s a talented cast to discuss. Plus, breaking down the matchup with Iowa State to open the 2025 college football season.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport

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00:28:48

WHO'S THAT? Ole Miss Surprise Players | Season...

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2025/08/06

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, and running backs. Watch out for wide receiver Cayden Lee.Which Ole Miss players need to play well for a chance to reach the College Football Playoff?On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today

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00:31:34

PLAYOFF CONTENDERS: Miami, Arizona State & Ole Miss |...

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2025/08/05

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 run?Also, breaking down the coaches poll and how the top teams stack up!On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only

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00:10:54

RECRUITING BLITZ: LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma, Notre Dame...

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2025/08/04

The latest college football recruiting commitments with LSU, Oregon, USC, UNC, Colorado, Ole Miss, and Georgia among the schools adding to their classes.There are also three prominent recruits who will be deciding later this week. Jase Mathews, Amari Thomas, and Elijah Golden have big-time offer lists. The Portal Podcast discusses all three.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion

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00:31:12

Transfer Portal SUCCESS: Notre Dame, Big 10, ACC, SEC...

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2025/08/04

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 of ACC and Big 12 as well, The Portal Podcast provides the evidence to define which teams could win the 2025 College Football Playoff.There are exceptions to the rule for too many transfers, but what are they? That topic will be detailed as well.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime

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00:17:47

WINNERS: College Football's ELITE Programs Follow 10...

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2025/08/04

Does your favorite college football program make sound recruiting decisions like recruiting enough offensive and defensive linemen? If not, it’s a big problem. Does it typically sign one quarterback per class?How about overusing the Transfer Portal and possibly causing issues in the locker room? The Portal Podcast brings you the 10 recruiting rules the elite programs live by.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up

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00:34:43

Penn State 5-Star Recruit Taking Visits

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2025/08/01

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 more PSU recruiting news.How well will this season’s Penn State team throw the football and which Nittany Lions will be the go-to players?On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my

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00:14:07

RECRUITING BLITZ: Oregon's Recruiting EXPLOSION |...

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2025/07/31

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 rankings?There are several commitments to discuss for the Big 10, SEC, ACC, and Big 12. On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This

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00:28:24

EXPLOSIVE: Ole Miss's ELITE Offensive Talent,...

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2025/07/31

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 time? Plus, is this the deepest Ole Miss skill position group in recent memory?The defense is led by Suntarine Perkins but he’s not getting the national respect he deserves. Finally, three big college decisions for top Ole Miss recruiting prospects.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!5-Hour

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00:27:27

BAYOU BASH: LSU's ELITE Commitments, Quarterback...

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2025/07/30

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 a trio of top wide receiver commitments. The Tigers do have concerns, however.After not signing a quarterback in the 2025 class, the LSU football program still does not have a signal-caller in the 2026 recruiting cycle. LSU is also missing on top targets at other positions, too. How will LSU’s recruiting class finish?On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok

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00:26:34

RELOADING: Indiana's Recruiting EXPLOSION, Another...

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2025/07/29

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 football team make another run behind Transfer Portal quarterback Fernando Mendoza?Indiana’s recruiting and Transfer Portal additions add to a talented roster, and the schedule is once again manageable. Which teams do the Hoosiers need to beat to reach the 2025 College Football Playoff?On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by

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00:30:27

PARTY CRASHERS: Big 10's Surprises & Playoff Chasers

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2025/07/28

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 conference’s top tier. Which Big 10 quarterbacks do you trust? It’s a difficult list to digest with many new names competing after the obvious name of Penn State’s Drew Allar at the top.Will there be three, perhaps four, Big 10 teams reaching the College Football Playoff?On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our

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00:12:13

LAWSUITS: Trump's NIL Executive Order Will Be CHALLENGED

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2025/07/25

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 well as some intel to share.There are commitments to discuss as well. Oregon, Notre Dame, Clemson, and more college football programs adding recruits.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code

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00:08:16

COMMITMENT! Notre Dame Recruiting Adds ELITE 2027...

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2025/07/24

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 and off the field.Jarrard’s Notre Dame commitment continues a strong trend for the Irish to add top signal-callers, with Kenny Minchey, CJ Carr, Blake Hebert, and Noah Grubbs coming the prior four recruiting cycles.On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by

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