Josh Pate's College Football Show Playoff Expansion Fails + Winter Storm Fallout & Portal Wjnners/Losers
Jan 30, 2026
Debates over why playoff expansion stalled and the SEC vs Big Ten power struggle. Transfer portal winners and losers, with deep looks at LSU, Indiana and Texas programs. The impact of coaching turnover and how top programs reload annually. Reaction to a major winter storm and its fallout in Nashville.
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Portal Success Measured By Net Upgrade
- Transfer portal winners are judged by net roster upgrade, not just volume; Indiana's portal class jumped its average player grade significantly.
- Indiana added higher-caliber transfers (avg. 76.7) while losing lower-graded players (62.7).
LSU Pairing Stars With Depth In Portal
- LSU's portal class mixes top-tier names with deep, underrated pieces that could matter if healthy.
- Big additions at QB, edge, and OL pair with volume and potential high-upside depth.
Houston Emerges As Big 12 Threat
- Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Houston and Texas all landed strong portal classes, with Houston emerging as a Big 12 sleeper.
- Houston added a five-star QB and 17 transfers, signaling real Big 12 competitiveness ahead.