On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, examined the growing instability in college sports due to the transfer portal and NIL dynamics. They criticized players entering the portal without a plan, noting that over half never find a new team, and compared it to quitting a job without another lined up. Auburn’s recent portal losses and the departure of Chad Baker-Mazara were discussed as examples of the financial tensions and shifting priorities in modern college athletics. The conversation also previewed the upcoming “State of the SEC” and year-ahead sports predictions, while celebrating the return of helmet schedules.

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Later, Brian Matthews of AuburnSports.com joined the show to discuss the lingering effects of the Bryan Harsin era back in 2022, Auburn’s NFL draft drought, and hopes for a resurgence under Hugh Freeze. Matthews projected that receiver Camden Brown or defensive lineman Keldric Faulk could break the Tigers’ five-year first-round draft dry spell in next years draft. He also praised Auburn baseball’s postseason chances due to a top-five RPI and highlighted the impact of Texas on SEC competition.