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

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 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

03:17 Importance of Making Informed Decisions

05:56 Role of Junior Colleges and Lower Divisions

06:51 Identifying Talent Beyond High School

10:56 Ego and Education in Sports Management

14:39 The Changing Landscape of College Football

18:59 Potential for Trades in College Sports

27:02 The Impact of the Transfer Portal on College Football

28:11 Simplifying Playbooks for Quick Adaptation

30:34 Transitioning from College to NFL

34:42 The Importance of Having a Plan

39:36 Navigating the Transfer Portal

42:11 The Reality of College Football Recruiting

47:02 Final Thoughts and Future Predictions

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