2025 Transfer Portal

[SDIrishFan]

40 million is nothing for ND lol

It’s not ND (they actually get money back), it’s collectives. And, It’s not 40m, it’s 40m and growing each year. And most “rich” people aren’t careless with their money.

I thought it was a legit question.

 

[Fbolt]

Bring in a one year transfer QB and it takes them a few games to get rolling. Play a youngster already in the system, it'll take them a few games to get up to speed. I don't see a significant difference.

BTW-I'd take the DT.

 

[allenm5333]

I found it interesting that Carr should be ready. But all sides wants to take their time. Seems very mature.

 

[NDFAN2008]

I found it interesting that Carr should be ready. But all sides wants to take their time. Seems very mature.

Same I think if anyone transfers it’s Minchey but I could see Steve leaving to

 

[NDFAN2008]

Seems like ND isn’t messing around both transfers so far are equivalent to bringing in a 5 star guy both guys will start.

 

[allenm5333]

One qb name not thrown out...what about Sellers from South Carolina

 

[Dale]

It’s not ND (they actually get money back), it’s collectives. And, It’s not 40m, it’s 40m and growing each year. And most “rich” people aren’t careless with their money.

I thought it was a legit question.

1/2 of it is ND. $20 million in revenue sharing.

 

[NDMatt91]

Hypothetical:

If you had to choose between a stud QB or two stud DTs, which would you take and why?

2 stud DT's. They BADLY need really good DT's with Mills and Cross leaving. Al Washington hasn't done a great job of recruiting DT's.

 

[IAIrish]

Hypothetical:

If you had to choose between a stud QB or two stud DTs, which would you take and why?

Two stud DTs.
I'd also convince Leonard to file an injunction against the ncaa to play a 5th year and hire a small army of attorneys to make it happen.
Tbh, Leonard returning would be best case scenario and easily a better option than other hypotheticals being tossed out considering his fit in both personality and playing style for Denbrock's offense.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Looks like Mendoza is going to Indiana.

 

[Irish Man3]

I’ll take the QB every day, all the time. It obviously has to be the right guy but that position is the game changer.

 

[allenm5333]

I’ll take the QB every day, all the time. It obviously has to be the right guy but that position is the game changer.

I would take another Leonard level qb over 2 DTs any day

 

[NDWarrior]

One qb name not thrown out...what about Sellers from South Carolina

Interesting that South Carolina is bringing in Air Noland, but he does have 4 years of eligibility remaining whereas LaNorris Sellers likely only has one year left and then will bolt for The NFL so does make sense, but makes you wonder if Sellers is thinking about the portal nonetheless. Ohio State transfer quarterback Air Noland commits to South Carolina

 

[ColinKSU]

So what's the market for a "stud" QB? $10M?

Imagine being paid over $1 million to not be good at your job. I do that for under six figures.

 

[ColinKSU]

I'm curious, how long are these "salaries" sustainable? If ND and other big schools are spending $20M-$40M per year, how long can they keep that up?

The term ROI gets thrown out. But, the ROI isn't monetary, as far as I know, the ROI is performance, wins, NCs, prestige, etc. Do these collectives and "friends of the program" get kick backs from the program if they win, kids if they get drafted?

I know there's people out there with stupid money, but raising $40M a year just to be competitive seems like a tall task for an extended period of time.

That’s what I can’t figure out and no one has explained to me about NIL. This all seems like a massive bubble.

 

[NDFAN2008]

USC has already picked up two stud DT’s and likely gonna land a 3rd

 

[T-Boone]

USC has already picked up two stud DT’s and likely gonna land a 3rd

They’ll most likely just be bad culturally and be a distraction.

 

[JamIrish]

Crazy hypothetical... but what if Quinn Ewers and Texas beat tosu in the semis and play ND in the title game? A crazy story if he were to beat his former team, lead Texas to the title then leave for the team they play in the championship. It has been spoken...so let it be done haha.

 

[irishff1014]

I'm curious, how long are these "salaries" sustainable? If ND and other big schools are spending $20M-$40M per year, how long can they keep that up?

The term ROI gets thrown out. But, the ROI isn't monetary, as far as I know, the ROI is performance, wins, NCs, prestige, etc. Do these collectives and "friends of the program" get kick backs from the program if they win, kids if they get drafted?

I know there's people out there with stupid money, but raising $40M a year just to be competitive seems like a tall task for an extended period of time.

They aren’t going to be able too.

 

[NDMatt91]

Just listened to the latest II podcast:

-Brice thinks ND will wind up between 5-7 players from the portal. Prister and Sampsons think it'll be more than 7.
-Brice said ND's NIL payroll for this year's team is half or less than half of Ohio State's and Oregon's, and a little more than half of Georgia's.

 

[IrishinSyria]

I’ll take the QB every day, all the time. It obviously has to be the right guy but that position is the game changer.

I hope I’m wrong but I’m worried you’ll feel very differently after Georgia has its way with our third and fourth string interior linemen.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Hypothetical:

If you had to choose between a stud QB or two stud DTs, which would you take and why?

A qb. Michigan had 2 stud dts this year but a qb who couldn’t throw pass the line of scrimmage.

 

[stlnd01]

Just listened to the latest II podcast:

-Brice thinks ND will wind up between 5-7 players from the portal. Prister and Sampsons think it'll be more than 7.
-Brice said ND's NIL payroll for this year's team is half or less than half of Ohio State's and Oregon's, and a little more than half of Georgia's.

We're talking alot about additions through the portal. What about subtractions? I assume we'll lose some depth guys but is there any smoke about players in our two-deep who might be getting big offers?

 

[NDFAN2008]

Just listened to the latest II podcast:

-Brice thinks ND will wind up between 5-7 players from the portal. Prister and Sampsons think it'll be more than 7.
-Brice said ND's NIL payroll for this year's team is half or less than half of Ohio State's and Oregon's, and a little more than half of Georgia's.

I don’t buy that I think ND will spend where they need to fill holes but at the same time schools like Ohio State, Oregon and Georgia will have way make guys transferring out

 

[Rocketman84]

What would his comp be? Something like Collins or more like Mitchell?

Malcolm Johnson

 

[Rocketman84]

Duke is stupid. Wow

This is why I cautioned balking at a rumored $4 mil price for a top QB without context what other lower QBs are getting

Yet, people thought 4 million would be too much for Milroe. Maybe thats the market for top of the heap QBs at the moment.

 

[Bluto]

A qb. Michigan had 2 stud dts this year but a qb who couldn’t throw pass the line of scrimmage.

And they still beat Ohio State.

If Michigan had say, Angeli at QB they would have blown out OSU and Indiana and made the playoffs.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

And they still beat Ohio State.

If Michigan had say, Angeli at QB they would have blown out OSU and Indiana and made the playoffs.

I get what you’re saying but if you were to offer me Klubnik or two stud dts I’m taking Klubnik. The dts will win you a game, a stud qb will win you a championship.

 

[Dizzyphil]

I get what you’re saying but if you were to offer me Klubnik or two stud dts I’m taking Klubnik. The dts will win you a game, a stud qb will win you a championship.

As it stands though, who is going to be the WRs for Klubnik (Hypothetical)?? I get we have talent coming in but they are somewhat unproven so far.

 

[Bluto]

I get what you’re saying but if you were to offer me Klubnik or two stud dts I’m taking Klubnik. The dts will win you a game, a stud qb will win you a championship.

I hear you.

I guess I’d say I’m not seeing Klubnik as being anywhere near the level of say a Lawerence or Burrow (both of whom were throwing to some pretty good receivers) or a Cam Newton who could just take over a game.