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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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00:39:13

RECRUIT MOBILE! Scout Larry Rudolph Discusses ALABAMA...

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2025/11/13

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 Tide commitment Ezavier Crowell, the best recruits in the Yellowhammer State, and the one topic that’s discussed year-round where Larry and I live.Alabama versus Auburn is a 365-day-a-year discussion. Is Bama going to make a College Football Playoff run? Could Auburn ruin the Tide’s chances when they play Nov. 29 at Jordan-Hare

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00:30:45

TRENDING: Playoff PROOF Drives Notre Dame’s...

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2025/11/13

Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff run transforms its roster and recruiting outlook, igniting optimism for a national title push. Brian Smith and Tyler Wojcick assess how C.J. Carr’s poised quarterback play and Jeremiah Love’s electrifying versatility are fueling the Fighting Irish offense, while key transfer portal additions strengthen depth. Can Notre Dame’s reshaped offensive line navigate crucial injuries to keep playoff hopes alive?Recruiting momentum gains steam as high school stars take

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00:38:38

PORTAL TAMPERING: Big Money G6 Quarterbacks | Recruiting

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2025/11/12

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 quarterbacks and why they will be coveted. There are P4 names to discuss too.Will a big-time talent like Kansas State’s Avery Johnson hit the Portal? How about South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers? I explain how complicated those situations could be.As always, the latest recruiting news.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok

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00:28:03

Lane Kiffin Betting FAVORITE For Florida Gators |...

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2025/11/12

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 playing at Ole Miss this weekend…Speaking of playing, several Gators appeared to be loafing, or even quitting, during the Kentucky game. Is a mass Transfer Portal exodus coming? Recruiting has concerns, too.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every

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00:24:09

PLAYOFF RANKINGS: Watch Out For Georgia, Notre Dame &...

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2025/11/12

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!Speaking of, Alabama’s run game is a concern. Should the Crimson Tide have taken a different approach with this past offseason’s Transfer Portal to improve the run game?As always, the latest commitments, decommitments, and Transfer Portal discussion.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our

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00:33:56

Alabama's Portal Decisions & SUBPAR Rushing Attack

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2025/11/11

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 Alabama’s College Football Playoff run would be a porous rushing offense. Does Bama have what it takes to win it all, despite the 120th rushing attack?Finally, what’s Bama do in the 2026 Transfer Portal?@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every

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00:28:32

SLEEPER PICK: Auburn's 2026 Portal Class DICTATES...

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2025/11/11

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 into the upper echelon of the SEC. Now, will Auburn hire the right person to command the football program?Locked On Auburn host Zac Blackerby and I discuss Auburn’s Portal needs to make 2026 Playoff. Plus, how the SEC is adjusting to the Transfer Portal Era.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting

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00:29:17

SO CLOSE: Missouri's Transfer Portal SUCCESS & Next...

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2025/11/10

Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz elevated the Tigers with brilliant Transfer Portal moves. The Missouri football program is close to being a College Football Playoff team, but what can Mizzou do from the 2026 Portal cycle to complete the talent acquisition?With more talent, there’s another question that relates to the football field. Will Drinkwitz and his staff uplift the quarterback position by throwing the football more to the middle of the field?@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok

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00:30:19

RECRUITING BLITZ: Ohio State, Miami, Iowa & Minnesota...

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2025/11/10

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 more to come. Iowa and Minnesota land recruits. Plus, the latest decommitments and Transfer Portal news. The latter includes one of the most explosive players in college football entering the Portal.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every

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00:34:39

Dylan Edwards KICKS Off Transfer Portal MADNESS

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2025/11/10

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 Dylan Edwards, along with key offensive and defensive linemen, are discussed as to why Portal prices will rise.There’s also the example of Texas Tech. Are the Red Raiders the example every program will go by for how to run their offseason acquisition plan?@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our

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00:28:45

TRANSFER QUARTERBACKS: Surprising WINNERS & Playoff...

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2025/11/09

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 Trinidad Chambliss, as players who hit that many did not foresee.There’s also the question of what we learn from the past couple of years of Transfer Portal quarterbacks? Did Diego Pavia ruin expectations for fans who will automatically believe their team is going to get an elite quarterback from the January Portal window?@fbscout_florida On X

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00:29:08

PENN STATE'S FUTURE: Brent Key, Jeff Brohm, Transfer...

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2025/11/08

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 fit into PSU if he chose to leave Georgia Tech.There are more top Penn State coaching candidates to qualify on this episode, plus the latest Transfer Portal & recruiting information.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order

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00:43:01

Portal Shock: Lane Kiffin’s Strategy Foiled by NCAA...

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2025/11/07

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 winter and spring Portal windows. Half of Kiffin’s equation was removed.The new college football Transfer Portal rules eliminated the spring window. The only open Transfer Portal window was announced as Jan. 2 through Jan. 16. I’ll explain how Ole Miss will likely take a step back for 2026, but long-term, the Rebels should evolve. I also dive into

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00:30:42

TENNESSEE'S TRANSITION: Portal Priorities,...

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2025/11/07

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 what Josh Heupel and the Tennessee staff should have done differently during the offseason to avoid three losses by early November.The good news stems from the talented recruiting class, led by quarterback Faizon Brandon. How quickly will Brandon be behind center for Tennessee?@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport

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00:23:52

FIRINGS: Florida State, Michigan State & Wisconsin |...

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2025/11/06

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 Fickell is living up to expectations, nor anything close to them. So why isn’t there more discussion about them being ousted? I explain on today’s show. I also present why the timing of possible head coaching firings greatly impacts the Transfer Portal – Florida State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin in particular – that each school’s

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00:31:30

DISASTER: Michigan State Fans Want Jonathan Smith FIRED!

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2025/11/06

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. Unfortunately, I have some bad news to share with why that’s going to cost the Spartans beyond the buyout.Michigan State’s roster will likely be raided by other schools. Plus, Nick Marsh will command serious money if he enters the Transfer Portal. That’s just the start. So, will MSU get rid of Smith? Time to discuss what happens regardless of

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00:30:12

DOOMED: Miami's SLIM CFB Playoff Chances | Carson Beck

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2025/11/06

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 On Canes host, we will discuss the real reasons Miami is getting the shaft.What can Miami do to climb into the Playoff discussion? Donno and I have strong opinions for what needs to happen next for the Hurricanes.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks,

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00:34:27

CFB PLAYOFF POLL: Notre Dame's Ranking QUESTIONED

The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast ·

2025/11/05

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 expect throughout the Playoff Rankings. Hint: Many people will not like it.As always on the Live Show, the latest recruiting news, which includes former Colorado commitment Emanuel Ruffin back on the recruiting market. A close examination of his recruitment identifies what most recruits really choose when picking a school.@fbscout_florida On X

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00:32:37

BOOMER: Oklahoma PRIMED For Playoff Run | John Mateer...

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2025/11/05

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 fanbase believe in Venables and this staff? If not, what do they need to do to gain the full trust of the OU faithful?@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order

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00:34:36

GAMECHANGER: Mike Norvell SAVING His Job | Recruiting...

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2025/11/04

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 in the last couple of days. Today’s show explains why that matters not only for Noles fans, but other schools as well.I break down the latest commitments and decommitments. It has been a busy last 24 hours.@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save

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