Joe breaks down the reality of the transfer portal and how the modern era of college football has changed the path to success for young players. He suggests prospects are often better off starting at smaller programs to earn playing time before transferring to a bigger school when they’re ready. Joe points to Fernando Mendoza’s journey from Cal to Indiana—where he won a Heisman and national title—as the perfect example, with Mendoza now projected as the No. 1 NFL Draft pick. He also applies the same logic to high school recruiting and reacts to several Hurricanes opting out of pre-draft all-star games