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TRANSFER PORTAL DOMINOES: Sam Leavitt to LSU | Dylan Raiola to Oregon | Ty Simpson and the NFL Draft

Jan 12, 2026
The latest buzz in college football centers around the transfer portal, with Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt committing to LSU and Dylan Raiola transferring to Oregon. Discussions include the implications of these moves and how they affect quarterbacks like Dante Moore and Ty Simpson. There's also a look at Texas enhancing their roster for Arch Manning with new recruits. Additionally, the podcast dives into the financial incentives for players contemplating the NFL Draft versus staying in college, revealing a complex landscape of player choices and recruitment.
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INSIGHT

LSU Lands An Electric Quarterback

  • Sam Leavitt to LSU gives Lane Kiffin a highly electric, dual-threat QB who can elevate the offense.
  • Leavitt's foot surgery is a key variable for availability and spring participation.
ANECDOTE

Rom‑Com Recruiting Moment

  • Andy and Ari liken Lane Kiffin's recruitment of Sam Leavitt to a rom-com airport sweep.
  • They joke Lane dashed to Knoxville and 'swept him off his feet' to close the deal.
INSIGHT

Lane's Multi‑QB Strategy At LSU

  • Lane Kiffin is assembling multiple quarterbacks, following a multi-QB model used at Ole Miss.
  • LSU added Landon Clark to the room as a developmental piece behind Leavitt.
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