SHOWDOWN: Duke Tries to FREEZE Darian Mensah as Miami Hurricanes Look for Transfer BREAKTHROUGH
SHOWDOWN: Duke Tries to FREEZE Darian Mensah as Miami Hurricanes Look for Transfer BREAKTHROUGH  
Podcast: Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Jan 22 2026
Description: Miami Hurricanes enter high-stakes territory as Duke’s star quarterback, Darian Mensah, hits the NCAA transfer portal—but a complex NIL contract and legal battle stand in the way. Could Mensah and top receiver Cooper Barkate ignite Miami’s offense, or will Duke’s airtight $8 million NIL deal derail their plans?Alex Donno teams up with sports lawyer Alan K. Fertel to untangle the latest in NIL litigation, exclusive rights clauses, and transfer portal drama. Key topics include Duke’s aggressive legal tactics, Miami’s urgent search for a quarterback, and the shifting definition of “student-athlete” in big-money college football. The episode challenges what’s next for Miami, the NCAA’s grip on player movement, and whether hefty settlements or landmark court rulings will shape the Canes’ future.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.