CONTRACT: Miami Hurricanes EYE Darian Mensah as Duke SUES QB, NIL Agreement SHOCKS College Football
CONTRACT: Miami Hurricanes EYE Darian Mensah as Duke SUES QB, NIL Agreement SHOCKS College Football  
Podcast: Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Jan 21 2026
Description: Duke Blue Devils shake up college football by suing quarterback Darian Mensah, sparking debate over NIL contracts and transfer portal rights. Will Mensah break free and take charge as Miami Hurricanes’ new leading QB? Contract disputes, legal maneuvering, and multi-million-dollar buyouts create unprecedented drama with high stakes for both programs.Alex Donno unpacks how Duke’s legal action, Emory Williams’ exit to ECU, and seven Hurricanes transfer portal entries redefine Miami’s off-season strategy. Insights include the future of exclusive NIL rights, how Miami’s quarterback room pivots after Williams’ departure, and projections for incoming stars like edge rusher Damon Wilson. The battle for top talent heats up, leaving fans to wonder: can Miami Hurricanes capitalize on these major changes, or will Duke’s aggressive stance reshape the NCAA landscape?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.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  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.