Locked On College Football WHOA! Darian Mensah STUNNING Transfer, Miami Could be Perfect Fit as Hurricanes Prepare for Indiana
Jan 19, 2026
Jacob Goins, a college football analyst and host of Locked On Hoosiers, joins to delve into the shocking transfer of Duke QB Darian Mensah and its impact on the championship landscape. They explore Miami's strategy; will they leverage their dynamic run game to stifle Indiana's star player, Fernando Mendoza? The duo also discusses player mobility issues and the potential for NCAA reforms. As they dissect matchups and predict the outcome, the tension builds around who will dominate time-of-possession in this critical showdown.
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Portal Timing Harms Team Preparation
- The transfer portal timing lets players leave during rivals' championship runs, creating chaos for teams.
- Spencer McLaughlin argues the calendar and enforcement must change to protect program stability.
Big Transfer Deals Fuel Free Agency
- High-paid transfer deals undermine roster commitment and create free agency dynamics in college football.
- McLaughlin says signed deals should have some binding element to prevent late departures.
Agents And Mega-Offers Drive Late Moves
- Shadowy agent influence and massive offers (millions) are shaping late portal moves.
- McLaughlin blames the system's structure rather than individual schools for allowing it.