Cover 3 College Football CFP Upon Further Review, Transfer Portal Recap with Cooper Petagna & More!
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Jan 21, 2026 Cooper Petagna, a college football writer and transfer-portal expert, joins the conversation to dissect the latest transfer portal moves. He provides in-depth insights on the quarterback market and key roster trends, evaluating which programs benefit most from premium signings. The discussion also covers the legal implications surrounding Darian Mensah's contract and NIL rights. Cooper highlights standout players to watch, like Drew Mestemaker, while praising teams like Indiana and Kentucky for their strategic portal maneuvers.
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Dad’s First Big Bet Went Sideways
- Danny Kanell told a story about betting the national championship with his dad and floating him $1,000.
- The bet lost and Danny decided to eat the loss rather than collect from his dad.
Contracts Won’t Easily Block Transfers
- Transfer-window legal battles matter but rarely stop player movement; contracts often lead to financial remedies rather than blocking transfers.
- Cooper Petagna and Bud Elliott expect Duke to recover about $4M but Mensah will likely play elsewhere despite legal efforts.
Pay For Proven Quarterbacks If You’re Contending
- Prioritize proven, pro-ready quarterbacks when your program expects immediate contention and a short timeline.
- Cooper Petagna notes only a handful of programs can pay premiums for experienced transfer QBs to match championship windows.