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Texas Football’s Portal Strategy Explained — Plus Positions to Watch Next

Eric Nahlinby: Eric Nahlin01/12/26
Arch Manning Steve Sarkisian
Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian and Texas will face Michigan in the Citrus Bowl. (Photo by Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)

Portal chaos has been more difficult to navigate than anyone expected, especially for blue bloods. It’s always tough for the smaller programs who are punished for success — look no further than North Texas. But typically the blue bloods have it much easier. That hasn’t been the case this cycle for reasons we’ve covered. Essentially, the rev-share has made everyone “buyers,” not just the football-rich schools.

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