Episode 61 of Flagged for Discussion dives into a pivotal moment in college football. Farbod and Jace open with Dante Moore’s decision to forgo the NFL Draft and return to Oregon in 2026, breaking down what the move means for Oregon and Dante… as well as what this move says about NIL security, quarterback timelines, and long-term roster planning at elite programs. The discussion explores whether Moore’s return is a one-off situation or an early indicator of how top quarterbacks may begin navigating leverage, development, and stability in the new era.

The conversation then shifts to Nick Saban’s legendary coaching tree after CBS Sports ranked 18 active FBS head coaches who spent time on his Alabama staff. We discuss much of the sport still runs through Saban’s influence, which disciples have truly separated themselves, and why no other coach has come close to building a tree of this magnitude. The segment also examines whether the gap between Saban’s tree and everyone else is widening or slowly being challenged.

Transfer Portal HQ ramps up as the window nears its close, with elite talent still available and major roster decisions hanging in the balance. Farbod and Jace break down late-cycle portal names, what they mean for contenders, and how timing now plays a massive role in roster construction. 

Then to close… Jace steps on his Soapbox with a forward-looking conversation on the new blueprint for success and what winning actually looks like in today’s college football landscape.

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