Should You Transfer? What College Athletes Get Wrong About the Portal

2025-05-24

College football has changed — fast. Between the transfer portal, NIL deals, and shifting eligibility rules, players and parents are overwhelmed. In this episode of Campus to Contracts, Mason Williams breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes: • Why players panic in the portal (and how it ruins careers) • The JUCO move no one talks about but more should make • What coaches actually want — and how they play the recruiting game • Why a 4-year “plan” is a myth, and what to do instead • Ego, bad advice, and the cost of not having ...

• Why players panic in the portal (and how it ruins careers)

• The JUCO move no one talks about but more should make

• What coaches actually want — and how they play the recruiting game

• Why a 4-year “plan” is a myth, and what to do instead

• Ego, bad advice, and the cost of not having a pro in your corner

Whether you’re a parent, player, or just love the game, this conversation unpacks the high-stakes chaos of college football today.

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00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:30 Navigating College and High School Advice

01:49 Transfer Portal Challenges