PORTAL IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! - EPISODE 234

The transfer portal giveth, and the transfer portal taketh away. Welcome to U Heard, the podcast that keeps you up-to-date on all things Miami Hurricanes football. We're here to help you navigate the ever-shifting landscape of college football, one portal entry at a time.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the 2025 spring transfer portal, dissecting the departures of Zaquan Patterson and Joshua Horton, and speculating on who might be next to enter. This spring window is a critical time for roster management, and it's a short one - the portal is only open for 10 days, closing next Friday. We'll analyze the impact of these losses on the Canes' roster, discuss potential replacements both in the portal and from within, and examine the broader implications of the portal for Miami's recruiting strategy, especially in light of recent comments from ESPN analyst Ryan Clark. Clark has partly blamed Miami head coach Mario Cristobal for the current state of NIL, citing Miami's significant payment to transfer QB Carson Beck as a key factor influencing other players' decisions. We'll delve into this perspective and its potential impact on the Canes. How do we, as Canes fans, process this constant roster churn and the ever-increasing influence of NIL? Join us as we explore the mystery and volatility of the portal, offering our insights, expert analysis, and (sometimes questionable) predictions.