The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast

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 College Football Recruiting is your dialed-in source for the latest news and insights!The Portal is presented by the Locked On Podcast Network.

The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Brian Smith as he, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #1080

  UNLEASHED: Koby Howard's Explosiveness CARRIES Penn State, Previous Staff Deserves CRITICISM

  Sep 11, 202634 min

  The Penn State Nittany Lions ignite their passing attack as Koby Howard’s 161-yard breakout performance proves the prior staff mismanaged the wide receiver room. Zach Seyko and Brian Smith discuss Howard’s skillset, explore how prior staff mismanagement stunted receiver growth, and discuss the ripple effect on Penn State’s rushing threat and overall offensive firepower. The conversation shifts to Michigan’s controversial “win” over Western Michigan, spotlighting Bryce Underwood’s struggles and looming issues in Ann Arbor. Recruiting heats up as Penn State eyes a pivotal defensive tackle flip and battles Ohio State for four-star running back Jordan Hall. Insightful breakdowns of program needs, recruiting strategies, and the latest on Big Ten power shifts keep listeners at the edge of their seat. Are Penn State’s fortunes finally turning? Support us by supporting our sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #1079

  UNPROVEN: Notre Dame Adds ELITE Talent With Champ Monds, But Injury Concerns REMAIN

  Sep 10, 202631 min

  Notre Dame football faces a quarterback recruiting conundrum as Champ Monds shuts down his high school season, raising serious concerns about the Fighting Irish’s future under center. With Monds reclassifying and entering college with less than 20 high school games played, questions mount: Can Notre Dame count on Monds, despite his inexperience, or down the line will they be forced to hit the transfer portal for a proven quarterback? There’s more good news with the current signal-caller behind center for the Irish. Versus Wisconsin, CJ Carr’s growth, arm talent, and game management look fantastic. The question of playmakers is still questionable. For instance, whether Notre Dame’s wide receiver group–beyond Jordan Faison–possesses the firepower for a College Football Playoff run. The run game is still Notre Dame’s bread and butter, and don’t count out the running back room in the passing game either. Brian Smith and Tyler Wojciak break down the offensive line’s turnaround and how it impacts the offense’s explosiveness, especially with Aneyas Williams and Nolan James, Jr. having big moments versus the Badgers. The discussion also focuses on strategic personnel rotations and crucial development periods leading up to the pivotal BYU matchup. Can the Irish find their next leader and address glaring depth questions before the schedule intensifies? Support us by supporting our sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #1078

  MYTH BUSTER: 5-Star Receivers NOT REQUIRED to Win Championships | Notre Dame | Georgia

  Sep 9, 202627 min

  Five-star wide receiver recruits aren’t the only path to a high-scoring offense—Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish prove that scheme, player fit, and line-of-scrimmage dominance can lead to explosive plays and national title contention. Why do elite playmakers emerge from unexpected places, and how do teams like Notre Dame craft chunk plays with overlooked talent like Jordan Faison and dynamic tight ends? Brian Smith spotlights obviously elite recruits Jeremiah Smith, but not every big-time college receiver was obvious. Malachi Toney and Trent Mosley challenge the myth that rankings always predict college stardom. The discussion dives into the critical connection between quarterbacks and receivers, highlights Georgia’s success with mismatches and varied personnel, and debates what “explosiveness” truly means in today’s college football landscape. How do programs balance tradition, offensive innovation, and the ever-changing transfer portal to maximize game-breaking plays? Don’t miss this breakdown of wide receiver recruiting, offensive scheme, and the future of scoring in college football. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #1077

  DOMINATION: Darion Mensah Leads Miami, CJ Carr and Dante Moore IMPRESS in Early QB Standouts

  Sep 8, 202633 min

  Oregon’s Dante Moore shines under pressure and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr shows off patient leadership in a weekend defined by breakout quarterback performances. Can these young quarterbacks keep elevating their teams as defenses adapt? Brian Smith breaks down Miami’s Darian Mensah’s Heisman-worthy poise, Pittsburgh’s Mason Heintschel’s explosive deep ball, and the contrasting passing game approaches at Miami, Notre Dame, and LSU. He explores how smart, level-headed QB play—highlighted by signal-callers like Ole Miss’s Trinidad Chambliss and Oregon’s Moore—can make or break a winning campaign. Key analysis includes struggled post-snap reads from Michigan’s Bryce Underwood, the tactical mistakes by Stanford’s defense versus Miami, and the impact of receiving corps and zone versus man coverage decisions. Insights into upcoming marquee matchups like Oklahoma-Michigan and Ohio State-Texas set the stage for a pivotal second week. Can these ascending programs maintain momentum, or will emerging weaknesses be exposed as the season heats up? Support us by supporting our sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #1076

  AP POLL DISRESPECT: Miami Hurricanes STUCK at #7 Despite Malachi Toney & Canes DOMINATING Stanford

  Sep 8, 202627 min

  The Miami Hurricanes hold steady at No. 7 in the AP Top 25 despite a dominant win over Stanford, raising questions about what in the world the AP voters were watching. Should Miami have cracked the top five after Malachi Tony’s explosive 234-yard, 3-touchdown performance and a balanced, high-powered receiving corps featuring Cooper Barkate, Joshua Moore, and Daylyn Upshaw? The conversation focuses on what Miami’s relentless start means for their playoff future and the motivation that comes from perceived disrespect. The discussion explores Florida State’s stunning loss to SMU, breaking down defensive lapses and coaching missteps under Mike Norvell and Tony White, and how it might impact recruiting battles across Florida. The episode also examines Notre Dame’s position, recruiting momentum for the Hurricanes, and emerging ACC threats like Louisville and Virginia. Can Miami’s on-field dominance and receiver depth attract top talent and reclaim ACC supremacy? Don’t miss this deep dive into South Florida’s gridiron ascendancy. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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