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McLaughlin: Is the College Football Transfer Portal Broken?

> Spencer also talks about Oregon's challenges in Friday's semifinal Playoff game vs. Indiana


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

January 8, 2026



Big Ten logoWashington QB Demond Williams made big headlines when he announced his intention to transfer from Washington after signing a new deal.

Is LSU the spot?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Auburn bringing in USF transfer QB Byrum Brown.

Can the former Bulls’ signal caller revitalize the Auburn program?

Indiana Hoosiers logoIndiana’s improbable rise from Big Ten bottom dweller to the best team in the country has been totally unprecedented.

Can other coaches follow Curt Cignetti’s model?

05:17 LSU’s QB Pursuit Signals Desperation
07:42 Pressure Mounts on Top QB
12:20 Byron Brown Follows Alex Golesh
16:05 Building Culture Through Transfers
18:08 Closing the College Football Gap
20:45 Ashton Daniels: Starter Potential
26:13 Kentucky Football’s Future Aspirations
29:01 Oregon’s Challenges vs. Indiana

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