The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast

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 intriguing candidates to discuss, including James Franklin. Can the Spartans keep star players like Nick Marsh from entering the Transfer Portal so the next head coach can access the talent to at least reach a bowl game during Year 1? @fbscout_...

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 double-digit win season coming in 2014 with an 11-3 mark. I explain why Georgia Tech could be a long-term power player in college football, and it begins with recruiting and the Transfer Portal. Speaking of, there are several commitments and...

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, Wisconsin still needs to hit the recruiting trail! @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross...

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 2026 recruiting class together. I also provide my short list of head coaching candidates that make sense for LSU. @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! Quo See why over 90,000 bu...

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 his staff didn’t make enough good roster moves – especially with high school recruiting – to make the Tigers a national title contender. LSU is not the only team making this kind of mistake. I discuss how the upcoming winter Transfer Portal wi...

  Vanderbilt landing Diego Pavia changes expectations for teams landing a successful Transfer Portal quarterback. Many boosters and fans will think, “If Vanderbilt can do it, we should be able to do it.” Today, it’s time to examine why Diego Pavia set a standard that’s not realistic to consistently follow. I also have more 2027 quarterback film reviews to cover, including Nebraska commitment Trae...

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 of when Penn State and Florida hire coaches could drastically change whether recruits & current PSU and UF players decide to enter the Transfer Portal. Finally, breaking down the film of three 2027 Louisiana quarterback recruits: Elijah Hav...

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 business. Indiana’s coaching staff is well respected. Will the Hoosiers keep key assistants in Bloomington? @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! Quo See why over 90,000 busines...

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 as a recruiter and coach as an assistant under Georgia’s Kirby Smart, and you might be surprised which teams eventually make a run at him. @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsor...

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 right coach will have consequences. PSU can lose some recruits, but can the Nittany Lions mitigate the damage? I also explain what the PSU administration is up against. @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Supp...

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 happen with Florida’s current commitments and players while UF searches for a new head coach? @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! Quo See why over 90,000 businesses trust Q...

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 up. Much of that is do to the coaching carousel, where Oklahoma State is taking a beating. @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! Quo See why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, fo...

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 football. It’s not that Florida isn’t a great job either. Who are the Tier 1 coaching hires? Time to break it down on The Portal Podcast. @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! Quo...

Florida fires Billy Napier. I explain how this impacts Florida players considering the Transfer Portal, and committed recruits backing off their pledges to the Gators. Hint: Expect mass turnover for UF. @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority ship...

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 is it enough to pound on the Irish inside Notre Dame Stadium? Makai Lemon is another homegrown recruit; he’s playing like the best receiver in the nation. The matchup with Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore will be special! Finally, it doesn...

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 this method than most college teams? That answer provided, as well as some of the key players who made waves from the Portal. And of course, time to discuss the ins and outs of Ole Miss at Georgia. There were some interesting matchups discuss...

Today’s Recruiting Blitz includes the latest commitments and decommitments, as always. Today’s show also dives into the coaching carousel because it impacts every recruit in college football. Hugh Freeze survives or no? Is Matt Campbell a legitimate option for Penn State to replace James Franklin? Could Jedd Fisch replace Billy Napier at Florida? Those questions answered and more, on The Portal Po...

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 football power? For that to be yes, Curt Cignetti has to stick around in Bloomington. I explain that’s as close to a lock as it’s going to get.  @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our spo...

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 X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit https:...

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 interesting situations for college coaches amidst a great slate of college football games. USC at Notre Dame headlines my list because of the rivalry, and Jayden Maiava dueling with CJ Carr. I also gave my insights on LSU at Vanderbilt, Tex...

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 don’t be surprised if at least one PSU prospect ends up signing with OSU. As for the season, there’s only one area Ryan Day and his needs to shore up to win back-to-back national titles. @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedonth...

College football decommitments are hitting Penn State, Wisconsin, UCLA and many more schools. There are programs attempting to poach recruits from schools that recently fired their coaches, and poach their players, too. Additionally, 2027 recruiting is heating up. Alabama, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Boston College, and more programs are racking up the commitments. @fbscout_florid...

Football recruiting is heating up! Oklahoma, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Penn State news (not so good for the Nittany Lions) coming at you from The Portal Podcast. It’s also time to discuss players being poached from teams with fired coaches. I detail how it works on today’s show. @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  TikTok @lockedontheportal Support us by supporting our sponsors! SupplyH...

My projections for Penn State’s coaching search include some expected names like Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, but I have strong feelings about coaches the Nittany Lions should consider without serious ties to Pennsylvania or the East Coast. Penn State’s recruiting situation will struggle until a new coach is hired. How many commitments decide to sign elsewhere? @fbscout_florida  On X @LO_ThePortal  Ti...

I explain why Penn State football is actually going to get much worse before it gets better, now that Franklin is out in Happy Valley. Penn State fired head football coach James Franklin today, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. The Nittany Lions head coach since 2014, his departure will have major ramifications for the 2026 recruiting class and players likely hitting the Transfer Portal. @fbscout_florida ...