Transfer Portal INTEL: RB Jadan Baugh stays at Florida | QB Kenny Minchey flips from Nebraska

Jan 6, 2026

Join college football analyst Jake Crain as he dives into the latest transfer portal frenzy. He discusses star RB Jadan Baugh's decision to stay at Florida and its impact on the Gators. The conversation shifts to QB Kenny Minchey's commitment flip from Nebraska to Kentucky, sparking speculation on the Huskers' next move. Crain also analyzes Auburn's new strategy under coach Alex Golesh and the significance of retaining QB Bryce Underwood for Michigan's future. Expect sharp insights into player movements and roster dynamics!

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INSIGHT

Florida Keeps Its Top Playmakers

Jadan Baugh staying at Florida is both a talent win and an optical win for new coach John Sumrall.
Retaining top skill players signals stability and builds fanbase confidence quickly.

INSIGHT

Philo Has The QB Edge At Florida

John Sumrall likely favors Aaron Philo because Philo fits Buster Faulkner's offense and has an edge from experience.
Philo's familiarity and investment give him a strong chance to start immediately.

INSIGHT

Portal Pivot: Money And Timing Matter

Kentucky flipped Kenny Minchie from Nebraska after failing to land Sam Levitt, showing rapid portal pivoting.
Universities now behave like market players who set offers based on desperation and budget shifts.

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The action in the Transfer Portal is constant these days, as more and more players find destinations daily. Watch here as Jake Crain from On3’s Crain & Cone joins the show to discuss all of the happenings in the transfer portal, including some news off the top with Florida and its star RB in Jadan Baugh.

(0:00) Today’s Episode

(1:00) Presenting Sponsor

(3:30) Intro: Jake Crain joins

(4:55) Jadan Baugh returning to Florida

(13:01) Dell

(14:25) Kenny Minchey flips commitment to Kentucky

(17:22) Where will Nebraska turn to next?

(35:47) Byrum Brown to Auburn

(45:57) Bryce Underwood returning to Michigan

(54:50) LSU worried about Lane Kiffin?

(1:00:10) Can Ole Miss re-load next year?

(1:03:26) Conclusion: Wrapping up with Jake

Keep up with Crain & Cone here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LeIYApj-NTHYGAzU4cPBQ

Over in Nebraska, Matt Rhule and the Huskers are searching for a new quarterback, as Notre Dame transfer QB Kenny Minchey has flipped his commitment to Kentucky. What does this mean for Matt Rhule ahead of his 4th year in Lincoln?

As Auburn is expecting big things out of former USF coach Alex Golesh, the newest head coach in Auburn is bringing his quarterback in Byrum Brown with him. Watch here as Jake Crain and Andy break down this move to the plains.

Meanwhile, up in Michigan, Kyle Whittingham and the Wolverines have successfully retained star QB Bryce Underwood. How important is this move for the Wolverines? Andy & Jake discuss.

As the fellas wrap up with the biggest off-season story, there seems to be some angst as LSU continues to search for its quarterback in the portal. Will Lane Kiffin be successful down in Baton Rouge? Will Sam Leavitt commit to the Tigers? Also, what about Lane’s former job in Ole Miss. Can the Rebels bounce back again with Kewan Lacy returning to Oxford?

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