We're just two weeks and change into the transfer period and already hundreds of players have found new homes. Max and Sam take a close look at which programs are in the running to be Portal King, such as Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss (5:30). Which transfer could wind up being impact players (17:30), and who are some of the best available transfers still in the portal (20:00)? TCU director of player personnel Tyler Olker then joins the guys to pull back the curtain on the busiest time of year for teams' roster management (27:15). Olker takes us inside what it's like to be simultaneously locking up recruits ahead of NSD, working the transfer portal, developing players, and more. On the topic of National Signing Day, Max and Sam help you get ready for Wednesday with a NSD primer (45:45).

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The great Scott Dochterman joins Ari and David in this edition of the Sunday Sound-Off. The trio touch on Kyle McCord to Syracuse, and Fran Brown's promising start as the Orange's head coach (3:00). Scott recently did a thought exercise placing this year's teams in a 24-team field (19:30). Is another expansion bound to happen? Why hasn't Iowa hired a new OC yet (40:00)? A listener leaves us a voicemail asking if USC is cursed...coincidenatlly enough, 5-star QB Malachi Nelson announced his intention to transfer from the Trojans mid-show (1:01:00). Plus, 'Pee-Gate' (1:22:00).

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Realignment has presented us with some new incredible conference games in the SEC and Big Ten. Ari, David and Sam rank which fresh SEC/Big Ten conference bout they can't wait to watch, like Texas-Georgia, Michigan-Oregon and more (3:00). Notre Dame has landed some marquee names in the transfer portal, but will it be enough for Marcus Freeman in year 3 (23:15)? Plus, bowl picks (40:15), renaming bowl games, and Max Olson explains the transfer portal's impact on G5 programs. It's a story of innovation and changed presented by Invesco QQQ (55:00).

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Matt Rhule and Nebraska have an opportunity to land one of the crown jewels of the 2024 recruitng class. What would it mean for the Cornhuskers if they flipped QB Dylan Raiola? Mitch Sherman, The Athletic's Nebraska beat writer, joins Manny, Ari, and Grace to discuss this what-if. Later, the trio dig into Colorado's o-line additions, headlines ahead of National Signing Day, and they explain the court ruling allowing multi-time transfer immediate eligibility.

-How/why is this Raiola movement happening now? (1:30)

-What landing a 5-star QB would mean for Nebraska and similar programs (12:00)

-Is this the Cornuhuskers' most important recruit yet? (16:00)

-Deion builds out his o-line (28:30)

-Commits/decommits (38:30)

-National Signing Day preview (43:00)

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This week has been filled a lot of off-the-field action; however, that's going to change this weekend! Nicole and Chris first cover Riley Leonard's commitment to Notre Dame and Tyler Van Dyke's pledge to Wisconsin. They then discuss new defensive coaches at P5 schools, proposed NCAA legislation, and more politicians trying to curry favor. Later, the duo answer two fan-submitted questions: 1) How could we make bowl games more meaningful, and, 2) How has the Covid waiver affected the game? All that, plus: The Troy job is open, fixing postseason awards, Dylan Raiola and more!

-Power 5: Leonard, Van Dyke (3:00); new DCs (6:30); NCAA legislation (11:00); Pac-2 roadblocking rev distribution (16:00); Politics and FSU (19:00)

-Open Bar: Making bowl games more meaningful (23:00) & Covid waiver (32:00)

-Happy Hour (38:00)

-On the Rocks: Fixing postseason awards & Dylan Raiola (45:00)

-Last Call (55:00)

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ou can't throw a rock this time of year without hitting someone who's in the transfer portal, save for Max and Sam who are back, once again, to shell out the latest portal news and developments. Dillon Gabriel is headed to Eugene! How will he fare in the Big Ten? What do we make of plug-and-play QBs vs. developmental QBs? The running back market is deep. What are the guys' level of concern for Texas A&M following a slew of departures? Deion made some portal moves, and he received some praise from the guys, as they handed out report cards for the first-year HCs. Lastly, we take a look at the All-Portal and Freshman teams.

-Dillon Gabriel to Oregon (4:00)

-Plug-and-play vs. dev QBs (9:00)

-RB portal market (19:00)

-Worry meter for Texas A&M (29:00)

-Colorado fills O-line holes (41:30)

-1st year HC report cards (44:00)

-Portal/Freshman Teams (1:11:00)

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Ari and David kick off this latest Sunday Sound-Off podcast by giving Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, his flowers. The duo then discuss their voting process and ballots. Why did Ari give Jordan Travis a vote? Who might be the finalists in 2024? The pair discuss. Later, Deion Sanders hauled in several lineman from the portal. How much of a difference will they actually make? A listener calls in about Texas pass defense vs. Washington. And who will wind up being the most impactful coaching hire this cycle?

-Heisman (3:45)

-Our ballots (8:00)

-2024 Heisman finalists predictions (23:30)

-Colorado's portal o-linemen (31:30)

-How will Texas defend against Washington's passing game? (44:00)

-Who will be the most impactful coach this cycle? (51:00)

-What should we do about the non-CFP bowl games? (58:00)

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In a whirlwind news week, Nicole and Chris break down the biggest headlines over the last seven days. What is the new proposed subdivision by Charlie Baker? How might it change the sport? Chris explains why the committee will change the way it ranks teams in the 12-team playoff era. Plus: AAC commissioner Mike Arresco retires; the committee's confusing criteria and gambling's impact on how we view teams; Fran Brown at Syracuse; the 124th Army-Navy Game; and more lawsuits?!

-Power 5: New subdivsion; Nicole on FSU; 12-team rankings (presented by Invesco QQQ); Mike Arresco retires; Heisman finalists (1:00)

-Open Bar: Gambling's impact on how we assess teams, CFP + Fran Brown at Syracuse (35:00)

-Happy Hour: Army-Navy Game! (40:30)

-On the Rocks: More lawsuits?! (43:45)

-Last Call: Title belts and "dads, Brads, and Chads" (48:45)

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On July 24th, you, the listeners, tweeted your pre-season hot takes to Ari and David. We revisit the coldest of those takes in today's episode, including predictions of an 8-win Texas and a 9-win Alabama. Later, Ari and David discuss Colorado landing 5-star OT Jordan Seaton. Another splashy commit to Deion Sanders, but his overarching recuriting direction still remains in question. Lastly, the guys discuss the Heisman finalists, and Alec Lewis joins the podcast to discuss his story about how a piece of tech helped Jayden Daniels play this year. It's a story of innovation and change presented by Invesco QQQ.

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The Stars Matter returns to chop it up over Mitch's most recent story. Which positions have produced the most NFL Draft picks? Why are WRs picked the least, and DEs the most? Will the Playoff committee's decision on Sunday to leave FSU out of the top-four teams affect ACC recruiting in the future? Plus, Auburn's recruiting upswing, SMU or TCU, and the team plays a game of 'would you rather' with coaching jobs before ending with trivia.

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