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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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Florida's Billy Napier Needs Recruiting Wins NOW

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2025/02/14

The Florida Gators have the issue of Billy Napier still being on the hot seat. How does that impact recruiting? Locked On Gators host Brandon Olsen discusses his point of view on what UF must do to overcome negative recruiting, including conversational points about quarterback DJ Lagway.Will Florida’s 2026 recruiting class have the NIL to get it over the top? Olsen also discusses that topic as UF battles Florida State, Miami, Georgia, and other top recruiting programs.Apple:

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00:22:08

UNDER-RECRUITED: Florida Prospects Brian Williams,...

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2025/02/13

Time to discuss talented but under-the-radar Florida high school football prospects! I have 10 for today’s show and there’s a theme: many of the Sunshine State’s best come from smaller programs, some that are off the normal path for college football coaches. Here are two examples.Elijah West plays for Tate High School. Where’s that at? Believe it or not, it’s just outside Pensacola but few know about it. West is a player that’s about to blow up as a recruit; book it! Same deal with wide receiver

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00:26:11

RECRUITING PROWESS: Ole Miss Climbs Rankings! |...

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2025/02/13

Ole Miss vastly improved high school recruiting in the past few years. A big reason is landing more in-state recruits. Locked On Ole Miss host Steven Willis gives his perspective for why the Rebels are more successful and how important winning in-state recruiting battles are.JaReylan McCoy is a prime 2026 defensive line recruit for Ole Miss after decommitting from LSU. Why he’s such a valuable commodity is another big point for today’s The Portal Podcast. Lastly, Ole Miss signing truly top-rated

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00:37:30

MASSIVE LOSS: Ducks Must Replace Elite Recruiter! |...

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2025/02/12

Oregon Ducks must make a big-time wide receiver coach hire after losing Junior Adams to the Dallas Cowboys. Does Dan Lanning have an on-staff coach to make the transition? Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia, Jr. and I discuss Oregon’s wide receiver position and how it impacts the college football coaching carousel moving forward.Jalen Hurts won his first Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. Garcia defines why Hurts was always different, even as a recruit from Channelview High School

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00:26:30

BARBERSHOP RECRUITING TALK: Texas DBS Are Elite! |...

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2025/02/12

Texas high school defensive backs are all over top Power 4 programs, such as starting Texas Longhorns cornerback Malik Muhammad. He’s from Dallas South Oak Cliff and was an elite recruit. Marc Henry joins The Portal Podcast to discuss the top Texas defensive backs, with an emphasis on Dallas, for the class of 2026.We also discuss if the Longhorns will soon rule the SEC, as well as Florida vs Texas for top football recruits.Apple:

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00:28:16

PSU Recruiting Will Not Fall Off After Ja'Juan Seider...

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2025/02/11

PSU lost running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider to Notre Dame but do not expect the Nittany Lions to fall back in recruiting with an excellent staff hitting the trail. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko joins me to discuss how James Franklin and PSU will keep producing talented recruiting classes, beginning with in-state wins.As for PSU NIL, it’s changed. Seyko explains the reasons that will make a difference as PSU continues to battle to win a national title.Follow me on X:

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00:28:06

SEC FOOTBALL: Quarterback Recruiting Is Strong |...

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2025/02/11

Chris Gordy of Locked On SEC joins me to discuss why SEC football is seeing massive success at the quarterback position with Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Tennessee with top commitments. Who are these schools getting? Also, why is a team such as Arkansas sitting with a committed big-time signal-caller?Looking at the Rivals team rankings, the SEC is doing well. Chris and I examine the top classes. Finally, Oklahoma and Florida need big-time recruiting classes to help their coaching staffs

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00:31:55

TOP 5 RECRUITING CLASS: Auburn Tigers Will Do It Again

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2025/02/10

The Auburn Tigers’ 2025 class was top 5 and will happen again. Hugh Freeze and his staff are off to a tremendous start with 2026 and several more top quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and defensive prospects are visiting The Plains.Locked On Auburn host Zac Blackerby joins The Portal Podcast to discuss Auburn’s needs and how to best spend NIL money. We both have our takes on what should happen at each position, but again, the Tigers are lined up for another top 5 class.Follow me on X:

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00:19:18

Under Armour Atlanta Recruiting News

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2025/02/10

The Under Armour Atlanta Camp had surprises like my MVP DeShawn Spencer, plus well-known stars like Kaiden Prothro and Jorden Edmonds making big-time plays and talking recruiting.The Super Bowl Sunday edition of The Portal Podcast breaks down the latest recruiting information!Follow me on X: https://x.com/fbscout_floridaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbscout_florida/#recruiting #transferportal #nil #recruitingrankings #UnderArmourCamp #UANEXT #TysonBacon #JordenEdmonds #JaeLamar

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00:19:26

Under Armour Atlanta Brings 'ELITE' Recruits!

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2025/02/09

The Under Armour Atlanta Camp always has a strong showing and it’s expected to be elite today with top prospects from around Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi among other states. Time to define why this camp brings out 40 scouts and recruiting analysts on a yearly basis.A rundown of some of the top recruits like Bryce Perry-Wright, Tennessee commitment Tyson Bacon, Dorian Barney, Ezavier Crowell, Jae Lamar, Tristian Givens, Auburn commitment Hezekiah Harris, and Earnest Rankins. Follow me on X:

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00:27:37

Yes, Keisean Henderson Is A Big-Time Quarterback...

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2025/02/08

Make no mistake, Houston commitment Keisean Henderson will play quarterback for the Cougars. Once considered an athlete more than a pure signal-caller by myself and many college coaches, I detail what’s changed with Henderson to make him a big-time college quarterback prospect. Joining me to discuss Henderson’s rise and how the Cougars are trying to battle their way up the Big 12 is Locked On Coogs host Parker Ainsworth. There’s a lot to be excited about for Houston fans.Follow me on X:

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00:30:33

Notre Dame's College Football Playoff Run Will...

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2025/02/07

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will witness their recruiting efforts catapult forward because of the College Football Playoff run. Don’t buy into the discussion about coaches leaving hurting ND because the cachet accrued will be enormous.Joining The Portal Podcast to discuss ND’s recruiting efforts is Tyler Wojciak from Locked On Irish. Which recruits make an instant impact in South Bend and which prospects are must-gets in 2026? I give my takes, as does Tyler.Follow me on X:

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00:16:19

Julian Lewis Opens The Door For Deion Sanders &...

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2025/02/07

Deion Sanders added quarterback Julian Lewis from the high school ranks, and the young signal-callers reputation will help the Colorado Buffaloes improve their prep recruiting. The Buffs also added more talent to their 2025 class than 2024, and Locked On Buffs host Kevin Borba provides more details.Borba discusses his top incoming recruit ready to play early for the Buffaloes, as well as which Transfer Portal player who will make an impact. Can the Buffs compete for a Big 12 title soon? Borba

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00:24:43

3 Reasons Top Quarterback Recruits Are Transferring...

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2025/02/06

60% of elite quarterbacks are transferring, but why? Playing time is a factor as always, but The Portal Podcast defines two more prime factors. It started with Quinn Ewers transferring from Ohio State and there’s end in sight.Michigan’s 2025 recruiting class added big-time offensive tackle Ty Haywood on National Signing Day. It’s an incredible offensive line class for the Wolverines, combined with quarterback Bryce Underwood and three more recruits college football fans should know about.Follow me

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00:29:24

Will Faizon Brandon Help Tennessee Sign Top 5...

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2025/02/06

Quarterback Faizon Brandon’s commitment to Tennessee will help the Vols have a top-five recruiting class. His personality is a big reason why other recruits will want to play for Rocky Top, and that’s just the beginning of Faizon’s impact discussed on today’s The Portal Podcast.Joining me to discuss Brandon and Tennessee’s roster is Locked On Vols host Eric Cain. He gives his take on which positions Josh Heupel and his staff need to hit on to improve their chances of making College Football Playoff

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00:19:26

Wisconsin's NIL Must Dramatically Improve Or The...

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2025/02/05

Wisconsin’s football NIL limitations hurt the program. On this episode of The Portal, I discuss three ways the Badgers need to vastly improve their recruiting, with NIL at the top of the board.Joining the show is Locked On Badgers host Ryan Harings to discuss NIL concerns, top recruits like Nicolas Clayton, and what the Badgers can do to improve their roster from the Transfer Portal.Follow me on X: https://x.com/fbscout_floridaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbscout_florida/#recruiting

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00:22:24

Boobie Feaster & Dallas Metroplex Receivers Set The Bar!

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2025/02/05

Ethan “Boobie” Feaster and the Dallas Metroplex set the bar for the best city for high school receivers ready to play at the P4 level. Here’s one fact in advance of watching the podcast: Feaster’s off-the-field efforts make him elite. Feaster is one of many elite receivers coming out of the Dallas Metroplex.My good friend and Dallas-area scout Marc Henry joins the show to discuss Feaster and several more big-time receivers with offers from across the nation like Brayden Robinson, Kaydon Finley, and

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00:25:28

How 'REAL' Is Oklahoma State's NIL Money?

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2025/02/05

Oklahoma State is having Transfer Portal success. That’s unusual, but I am going to tell you now that it should not be a shocker. Cody Stovall of Locked On Oklahoma State gives more details but here’s the bottom line: Oklahoma State has REAL NIL MONEY! Times are changin’ in Stillwater, brother!Also, Cody and I discuss top prospects heading to play for Mike Gundy, including a couple of players that should make Waves during Year 1 as Cowboys!Follow me on X: https://x.com/fbscout_floridaInstagram:

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00:33:52

SEC Crossover: Did Signing Justus Terry Give Texas #1...

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2025/02/05

Texas closed strong with their 2025 recruiting class, but was it enough for No. 1? Adding Justus Terry was HUGE for the Longhorns. Representing The Portal Podcast, I join Chris Gordy in a crossover with Locked On SEC discussing top Texas recruits and why the Horns are rolling.Plus, LSU, Ole Miss, and Auburn sign top Transfer Portal talent. What’s it all mean? Chris and I give our takes!Follow me on X: https://x.com/fbscout_floridaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbscout_florida/#recruiting

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00:24:46

Is Tristen Keys A Must-Get For Ole Miss?

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2025/02/04

Is wide receiver Tristen Keys the No. 1 priority for Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels? Keys is possibly the best 2026 receiver and hails from Hattiesburg, MS. Locked On Ole Miss host Steven Willis joins The Portal to discuss the recruitment of Keys, what the Rebels have to offer, and a look at the future of the Ole Miss wide receiver room.Plus, Willis discusses how Ole Miss is improving its roster with top-notch Transfer Portal additions to help future quarterback Austin Simmons, a superstar in

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