The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast

CBS Sports has its list of the most important players for every top 25 team. Some of them are right on the money, while others are a bit off. In this episode, we take a look at some of the hits and misses of the list from Michigan, Clemson, Florida State and SMU. Plus, there is one team in March Madness that boasts a stat that is connected to a fantastic college football season.

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Ex-Alabama coach Nick Saban was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and got ripped for his comments on NIL. In reality, he shouldn't be criticized. In fact, he was exactly right. It's perfectly fine to walk and chew gum at the same time. Eric Duncan and Travis Richmond from TipAPlayer.com join the show to share an innovative new way for fans to participate in NIL. Former Vanderbilt QB Mo Hasan claimed in an interview that mobsters approached him at Jason Aldean's bar and asked him to fix college football games. I believe him and explain why. 

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Odds to win the College Football Playoff National Championship are out, and it's very interesting to see where oddsmakers have slotted teams in the pecking order. In today's show, we'll go over some of the best and worst odds plays out there, including Texas A&M, Miami and LSU. Plus, we will break down Texas A&M's decision to hire Nebraska athletic director Trev Albers away from the Cornhuskers.

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Ex-Alabama coach Nick Saban was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and got ripped for his comments on NIL. In reality, he shouldn't be criticized. In fact, he was exactly right. It's perfectly fine to walk and chew gum at the same time. The proposed College Football Playoff revenue split is more evidence that the sport's decision-makers are hellbent on ruining it. Plus, we break down Georgia QB Carson Beck's Heisman Trophy odds ... and his new Lamborghini.

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Florida State burst onto the national scene last season as it posted an undefeated regular season and won the ACC Championship Game. It will open the 2024 season in Ireland against Georgia Tech in what is one of the biggest games of coach Mike Norvell's career. Plus, Eric Duncan and Travis Richmond from TipAPlayer.com join the show to share an innovative new way for fans to participate in NIL. Can Kalen DeBoer handle the rigors of the SEC? His recruiting effort so far suggests that he can. 

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Former Vanderbilt QB Mo Hasan claimed in an interview that mobsters approached him at Jason Aldean's bar and asked him to fix college football games. I believe him and explain why in today's episode. Also, Drew Pyne has transferred to Missouri to backup Brady Cook. Why? Well, there are multiple reason why it makes sense.

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Stay vocal on your displeasure with the proposed 14-team College Football Playoff. It's working! Fans don't drive multi-billion dollar decisions, but there is clearly pressure building to fight back against the SEC and Big Ten as they look to control every aspect of college football.

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Episode 24 of College Football Smothered and Covered brings you a full breakdown of Chris Lowe's article on the timeline of NIck Saban's retirement at Alabama. Saban was fed up with the sport, Alabama isn't a better job than Texas. Lane Kiffin wouldn't have replaced Mike Norvell at Florida State. Plus, what to make of Ole MIss QB Jaxson Dart's injury, Tom Fornelli's QB power rankings and Neal Brown's extension at West Virginia.

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Episode 23 of College Football Smothered comes to you live from Disney World as I'm on a family vacation for the remainder of the week. So, of course there is news. Arch Manning is bailing on EA Sports' new video game, which is totally lame. Johnny Manziel is pushing the Heisman Trust to give Reggie Bush his Heisman Trophy back.

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College Football Smothered and Covered Weekend Feast features the top segments from this week's show. The College Football Playoff Board of Managers hates you, doesn't care about the sport itself and has no desire to "settle it on the field." Saturday Down South's Connor O'Gara joined the show to talk about the SEC, including Alabama, Auburn, South Carolina and his trip to Kentucky to check out the Wildcats. Later, Bet the Board's Todd Fuhrman joined the show to break down early college football futures and how the industry has changed since sports betting has become more mainstream.

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