Locked On College Football LAWSUIT: Darian Mensah SUED by Duke in NIL Turmoil – Is Miami the Top Logical Transfer Destination?
Jan 21, 2026
Tyler Wojciak, a college football analyst known for his insights on Notre Dame, joins the conversation to dissect the ongoing NIL saga with Darian Mensah and Duke's legal claim to uphold his contract. They debate the implications of such lawsuits on college sports and explore why Miami may be Mensah’s next destination. Additionally, Wojciak shares Notre Dame's recruiting strategy, including their cautious approach to the transfer portal and potential quarterback additions, while also tackling the contentious topic of College Football Playoff expansion.
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NIL Lawsuits Reveal Systemic Flaws
- Duke suing Darian Mensah exposes structural problems in NIL enforcement and transfer rules.
- Spencer McLaughlin argues the spectacle of teams suing players is a stain on college football.
Enforcement Isn't The Priority
- Spencer says enforcement of NIL contracts likely won't be a top priority amid playoff, TV, and calendar debates.
- He warns the sport can't sustainably handle public contract flips and legal battles.
Fix The System, Not The Schools
- Avoid blaming schools for making better NIL offers; instead fix the broken system that enables public contract flip-flopping.
- Spencer urges systemic change rather than condemning programs like Miami for pursuing talent.