Texas Tech’s Transfer Portal haul was punctuated by its elite NIL spending. Defensive line and cornerback, in particular, include high-level talent and numbers who can propel the Red Raiders into the College Football Playoff. If they’re successful, will more B12 teams follow Texas Tech’s NIL spending pattern?

The Portal Podcast breaks down why B12 schools must spend to contend for top Transfer Portal targets, and more importantly, win a higher rate of elite high school recruiting battles.

To finish, Texas Tech’s 2025 football schedule is good news and bad news. I explain here on The Portal Podcast.

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Five recruits to break down after their recent commitments, including prospects picking the Illinois Fighting Illini, BYU Cougars, North Carolina Tar Heels, USC Trojans, and Arizona State Sun Devils.

Look for several more commitments this week for more big-time time recruits here on The Portal Podcast, too!

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Bryce Underwood will start for the Michigan Wolverines. The #1 overall football recruit, how and when he starts headlines today’s edition of The Portal Podcast. His battle with Transfer Portal quarterback Mikey Keene has many scenarios to discuss so the Wolverines can make a College Football Playoff run.

Justice Haynes as the true No. 1 running back? How do the Wolverines replace Will Johnson, Kenneth Grant, and Mason Graham? There’s much to discuss.

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