How does Lane Kiffin continue to be the center of attention – good or bad – to propel the Ole Miss football program? He’s getting top recruits from California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and of course, Mississippi.

Steven Willis of Locked On Ole Miss joins The Portal Podcast to discuss Kiffin, plus recruits Darrion Kirksey, Cortez Redding, and Deuce Geralds. Plus, a look at what’s next for the Rebels.

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Jared Curtis is down to two schools – Oregon and Georgia – and will visit each in March. Who’s the likely winner and how do the dominos fall because of his decision? 1:31

Defensive line recruiting success leads to college football playoff success. Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio State won the last three national titles and each school had future high NFL Draft picks along the defensive line. The Portal Podcast breaks down the teams that gained big-time defensive line recruits in 2025 and discusses some 2026 trends, too. 5:57

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Lincoln Riley and USC have the best 2026 recruiting class, with four top-100 recruits in the fold and 11 verbal commitments overall. Why has USC’s recruiting improved so quickly and is it sustainable?

To finish No. 1, the Trojans must hold onto top recruits as UCLA, Oregon, Washington, Arizona State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and many more college football programs come after their commitments. Today’s recruiting show breaks down the key factors to making that happen.

Introduction to SC’s success is through high school recruiting. :51

USC’s 2026 commitment breakdown. 2:15

The first two points for USC having the #1 class. 3:27

Points three and four. 9:00

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The Texas A&M Aggies are out of the gate quickly with 10 commitments. Mike Elko and his coaching staff have recruits from California, Georgia, Texas, Utah, New Jersey, and North Carolina in the fold. With Jordan Carter and Jermaine Kinsler among the defensive line commitments, it’s a stacked group. 1:00

Locked On Aggies host Andrew Stefaniak joins the show to discuss the commitments, and whether Elko will be able to continue to land the Lone Star State’s truly best in-state talent. 9:30

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From CJ Bronaugh to Noah Grubbs to Chancellor Barclay, Under Armour Orlando showcased excellent prep football recruits all day long. Today’s podcast defines which players stood out and why, as well as recruiting scoop on some top prospects.

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How did Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham turn around a 2023 Sun Devils team that won three games and reach the College Football Playoff? Locked On Sun Devils Richie Bradshaw discusses his knowledge of Dillingham’s coaching and recruiting style. Plus, how Dillingham blended the roster extremely well. 2:02

As for the future of ASU football, NIL is a major point of emphasis. Will the Sun Devils raise more money to compete with the top of the B12? There’s a chance for that, with Bradshaw and I giving our takes regarding what it will take to win big beyond the Big 12. 17:49

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Pennsylvania provides several top-notch 2026 recruits like Joey O’Brien, Messiah Mickens, Kevin Brown, Tyler Merrill, Matt Seig, and Peyton Falzone. As it’s been for decades, Penn State and Notre Dame are involved with the recruitments of multiple prospects from the Keystone State and battle each other like for O’Brien and Mickens, the latter an actual PSU commitment.

With Ja’Juan Seider taking the Irish running backs job after his long stint in Happy Valley, that adds more fuel to the recruiting battles between James Franklin and Marcus Freeman. There are also some versatile recruits like Jackson Ford and Wydeek Collier that could emerge is national-level recruits to discuss.

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Indiana’s 2026 recruiting efforts have vastly improved after last season’s tremendous 11-2 record. The Hoosiers already set official visits with several top recruits including IMG Academy defensive tackle Cameron McHaney.

Can Curt Cignetti and his staff find ways to win big-time battles with the likes of Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State? The Hoosiers are certainly trying. I bring on Jacob Goins from Locked On Hoosiers to discuss IU football recruiting and what’s next in Bloomington.

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