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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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00:16:43

FAST START: Texas A&M's 2026 Recruiting Class |...

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2025/02/24

The Texas A&M Aggies are out of the gate quickly with 10 commitments. Mike Elko and his coaching staff have recruits from California, Georgia, Texas, Utah, New Jersey, and North Carolina in the fold. With Jordan Carter and Jermaine Kinsler among the defensive line commitments, it’s a stacked group. 1:00Locked On Aggies host Andrew Stefaniak joins the show to discuss the commitments, and whether Elko will be able to continue to land the Lone Star State’s truly best in-state talent. 9:30Apple:

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00:25:36

RECRUITING RUNDOWN: Under Armour Orlando Camp!

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2025/02/24

From CJ Bronaugh to Noah Grubbs to Chancellor Barclay, Under Armour Orlando showcased excellent prep football recruits all day long. Today’s podcast defines which players stood out and why, as well as recruiting scoop on some top prospects.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-portal-daily-college-recruiting-and-nil-podcast/id1720975375Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Wr77m5yVBgANHkDS7NxI5YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LO-the-portalFollow me on X:

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00:22:31

Arizona State Positioned For LONG-TERM Success |...

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2025/02/23

How did Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham turn around a 2023 Sun Devils team that won three games and reach the College Football Playoff? Locked On Sun Devils Richie Bradshaw discusses his knowledge of Dillingham’s coaching and recruiting style. Plus, how Dillingham blended the roster extremely well. 2:02As for the future of ASU football, NIL is a major point of emphasis. Will the Sun Devils raise more money to compete with the top of the B12? There’s a chance for that, with Bradshaw and I giving our

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00:22:33

2026 Pennsylvania Recruits | PSU vs Notre Dame On The...

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2025/02/22

Pennsylvania provides several top-notch 2026 recruits like Joey O’Brien, Messiah Mickens, Kevin Brown, Tyler Merrill, Matt Seig, and Peyton Falzone. As it’s been for decades, Penn State and Notre Dame are involved with the recruitments of multiple prospects from the Keystone State and battle each other like for O’Brien and Mickens, the latter an actual PSU commitment.With Ja’Juan Seider taking the Irish running backs job after his long stint in Happy Valley, that adds more fuel to the recruiting

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00:29:42

Indiana's Recruiting Takes LEAP Forward | How Do...

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2025/02/21

Indiana’s 2026 recruiting efforts have vastly improved after last season’s tremendous 11-2 record. The Hoosiers already set official visits with several top recruits including IMG Academy defensive tackle Cameron McHaney.Can Curt Cignetti and his staff find ways to win big-time battles with the likes of Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State? The Hoosiers are certainly trying. I bring on Jacob Goins from Locked On Hoosiers to discuss IU football recruiting and what’s next in

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00:09:42

Alabama Must Recruit Better Down South | Florida...

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2025/02/21

Alabama added 2026 offensive line recruit Chris Booker from Atlanta (Ga.) Hapeville Charter. Is this a trend toward more recruiting down South compared to the 2025 class? It needs to be and that’s explained on today’s The Portal Podcast.Florida State landed a prime in-state target, beating out Bama, Miami, and several more prominent programs. Oklahoma State also accepted the commitment from a top Houston-area recruit.Apple:

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00:23:59

Ole Miss Needs JaReylan McCoy | Rebels Recruiting &...

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2025/02/21

Lane Kiffin’s high school recruiting improved the past few seasons while Transfer Portal success remains elite. Will the Rebels be able to get over the hump and into the College Football Playoff this next season with all the new talent?For 2026, JaReylan McCoy is a prime recruit Ole Miss must land from Tupelo, Miss. There are other key in-state prospects like wide receivers Tristen Keys and Xavier McDonald. Adding another spring Transfer Portal player would be nice as well.Apple:

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00:29:30

Bill Belichick's UNC Impact | Recruiting, NIL, &...

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2025/02/20

How does Bill Belichick, along with his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, impact the North Carolina football program from a national perspective? Can the 72-year-old NFL legend make the transition to Power 4 football and be successful? Locked On Tar Heels host Isaac Schade joins The Portal podcast to discuss all the media attention. 1:05Recruiting, NIL, and the Transfer Portal are obviously important, with current Tennessee quarterback commitment Faizon Brandon a major part of the equation. We provide our

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00:10:31

Quarterback Recruiting Predictions | Ohio State Will...

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2025/02/20

Where will top 2026 quarterbacks like Folsom (Calif.) High School’s Ryder Lyons sign? With Oregon and USC both recruiting him, but their being a potential recruiting flip for the Trojans, he’s a pivotal quarterback domino and national top-10 prospect.I take a look at several quarterbacks and their impending decisions, including some good news for Iowa fans.Sticking in the B10, watch out for Ohio State’s recruiting class. Same with LSU!Apple:

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00:26:29

Iowa Hawkeyes Recruit Mobile Quarterbacks | Top...

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2025/02/20

Iowa has turned the corner with recruiting athletic mobile quarterbacks like 2026 prospect Peyton Falzone from Pennsylvania. He’s one of the most athletic signal-callers in the country. Plus, the Hawkeyes already landed Cash Herrara, another talented quarterback from California.The Hawkeyes have Carson Nielsen committed from in-state, and there are some tough recruiting battles ahead for more Iowa prep prospects.Apple:

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00:33:13

Rivals John Garcia, Jr. Discusses Florida Quarterback...

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2025/02/19

Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia, Jr. joins The Portal Podcast discussing Florida prep quarterbacks and pass rushers like Trenton Henderson.Then we shift to Alabama with a couple of Iron Bowl recruiting matchups. That list includes big-time pass rusher Anthony “Tank” Jones and elite receiver Cederian Morgan.After discussing a sleeper recruit from Alabama with big-time speed and athleticism, Garcia explains how Rivals uses their camps to identify talent and improve their rankings. It’s

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00:26:19

Bill Napier's Hot Seat HURTS Florida Recruiting

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2025/02/19

Can Florida overcome all the negative recruiting with Billy Napier on the hot seat? Brandon Olsen and I discuss this topic throughout the show with key points mixed in like UF’s NIL abilities, how the staff has changed at multiple spots, and just how attractive the Gators are to recruits overall.Olsen and I believe UF has a shot at having a good class, but a few key questions need to be answered. Will Florida be able to overcome all the negativity?Apple:

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00:16:42

24K 7v7 Builds NATIONAL Roster With Trae Taylor,...

The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Damon Jones of 24K 7v7 explains how his squad’s roster is national with quarterback Trae Taylor, wid receivers Jamier Brown & Messiah Hampton, and defensive players from Florida, Georgia, among other states. Jones goes through a well-rounded roster with his own perspective.Coach Jones also discusses what’s next on the circuit for 24K 7v7, and provides some recruiting information with unofficial visits. Finally, he discusses what’s best for players to do to get ready to be a big-time player from an

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00:24:31

BEST PLAYERS: 7v7's Top DOGS | 14U & 15U | Under...

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2025/02/18

Top Texas 7 on 7 players as defined by Marc Henry, one of the Lone Star State’s top scouts talks about top in-state recruits, plus a few players from Louisiana like quarterback Malachi Zeigler from Benton, La. It's who’s hot and why, as defined by Henry. Today’s Locked On The Portal also hands young players VALUABLE insights on how to be recruited. Henry gives a full account of things 14, 15, and 16-year-olds should do to broaden their chances of being recruited.To finish, Henry gives the rundown on

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00:30:53

BIG 12 VS The WORLD: How Oil Money & NIL Can Change...

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2025/02/18

Today’s Locked On The Portal discusses the Big 12 crashing future College Football Playoffs because teams like Baylor, Texas Tech, TCU, BYU, and Oklahoma State have big-money donors willing to spend millions on players, coaches, and facilities. Drake Toll from Locked On Big 12 breaks down those schools – plus Arizona State, Houston and more – bringing unique insight to how much Big 12 fans care about winning big.Can one more or the Big 12 teams start making big-time noise? Yes. Several teams have

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00:21:32

IMPACT WRS: UF's Vernell Brown III Plays Early |...

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2025/02/17

Florida Gators signee Vernell Brown III is the consummate wide receiver recruit to play right away. I break down the on-field skills, as well as his off-field mentality, that allows Brown to play early for the Gators. He’s one of six prime receiver recruits highlighted on today’s The Portal Podcast that will make an impact. 1:15There’s also the question of how young wide receiver recruits gain attention from college coaches while in high school and after they’re in college. I break down a few keys

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00:29:40

USC'S NIL IMPACT: Lincoln Riley Needs To Win With...

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2025/02/17

USC Trojans expert Marc Kulkin provides his take on USC either winning big in 2025 or else because of several ways the administration helped Riley, including luring Chad Bowden from Notre Dame. 1:48Make no mistake, USC’s NIL is truly elite. Marc and I discuss key players and how the Trojans could be a much better team in 2025 than many believe. 6:45Discussing how USC needs to be much better at recruiting Los Angeles, and some of the 2025 recruits like Jahkeem Stewart. 13:59To help understand the key

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00:25:45

RED RAIDERS RISING! Texas Tech's Recruiting &...

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2025/02/16

Believe it! Texas Tech is a rising college football program. Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire is a great story getting the job done, too. Locked On Texas Tech Host Chris Level gives the reasons McGuire’s first three seasons in Lubbock were successful. 1:19Another factor is Tech’s big NIL package. Level doesn’t hold back – nor did the boosters – with supporting the football programs talent acquisition. The Red Raiders even beat out Texas for a defensive tackle. 4:21 McGuire did make a defensive

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00:16:24

RECRUITING MATTERS: College Football's 8 Best...

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2025/02/15

Which eight college football programs will be the best over the next five years of the Playoff Era? I believe coaching stability includes a leader who’s tremendous on the recruiting trail no matter which way it’s accomplished. I also provide more recruiting and roster management points that help solidify the list. 2:19I list six of the eight earlier in the show, and most of them will not surprise anyone. 3:55The final two schools are listed before defining why I leave out a few blue-blood college

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00:25:09

LSU TITLE RUN: Past Recruiting Decisions Hurt Tigers...

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2025/02/14

The LSU football 2023 recruiting efforts came up short on offensive and defensive tackles. Will that come back to bite the Tigers as they attempt to make a 2025 national title run? The Portal Podcast examines how Brian Kelly and LSU could have foreseen some issues with in-state recruiting to prevent depth chart issues.LSU has done a tremendous job with the 2025 Transfer Portal cycle. It might be the best Portal haul of any college football team. Was it enough for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier,

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