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This week
Issue No. 147Feature
Inside the portal move
nobody saw coming.
The cleanest sourcing this season, one decision that reshapes the SEC West, and the numbers that say it was inevitable.
Full breakdown of the week's biggest story with context you won't find on the timeline. Plus the updated Heisman board, three portal names to watch, and one bold take that'll be in your group chat by Tuesday.
- 01The portal move that broke a conference
- 02Updated Heisman board (and a dark horse)
- 03Three names coaches are whispering about
- 04One bold take. Screenshot it.
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