Your Week Four Saturday Storylines are here! We hope you’re rested and ready to go because we’ve got a MASSIVE slate of college football on tap! Let us know what you’re watching 👇

"The best teams in player acquisition don't do anything overly fancy, they just do the basics exceptionally well." - @SamPopper_ Associate GM @AztecFB New @BTBP_CFB out now! Partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ 🟢bit.ly/4yS4DQq 📕bit.ly/4cZUrwS

Player evaluation goes beyond the film. @CameronBorges , @BrownU_Football's DPP, shares how he evaluates talent, competitiveness, academics and fit when building a roster. @BTBP_CFB: 🟢bit.ly/4xkmNcp 📖bit.ly/4cLrAfG

What does it take to find the right fit? @CameronBorges DPP @BrownU_Football joins @BTBP_CFB to discuss player evaluation, recruiting, roster construction & looking beyond the film. Partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ 🟢bit.ly/4xkmNcp 📖bit.ly/4cLrAfG

One of @mjgaynor's @NMStateFootball biggest lessons from more than a decade in CFB? Don’t let player’s level scare you away. FCS. DII. NAIA. If the traits translate, there are players everywhere who can contribute @BTBP_CFB 📖bit.ly/4zxRLjA 🟢bit.ly/4grj46v

🎙️ The way programs evaluate and build rosters has changed dramatically. @mjgaynor, Director of Player Personnel at @NMStateFootball, breaks down how the transfer portal has created a greater emphasis on answering one important question: “What can you do for us right now?” 🔍 At Coach Portal, we believe the same evolution is happening in the coaching profession. Programs need better ways to identify, evaluate, and understand what candidates can bring to their staffs—not just where they've been. We're proud to support @BTBP_CFB and the conversations helping move the coaching and football industry forward. 🎧 Check out the latest episode! #CoachPortal #BehindTheBlueprint #CFB

"What can you do for us right now? @NMStateFootball's DPP @mjgaynor breaks down how the portal has changed evaluation & roster construction in the latest @BTBP_CFB Partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ 📖bit.ly/4zxRLjA 🟢bit.ly/4grj46v

The tape tells you what a player can do. But @CoachAD__12 wants to know who the player is. He looks at the person, the family and the relationships around the prospect. Latest from @BTBP_CFB 🟢bit.ly/4wxGTiZ 📖bit.ly/4c1pR5H #EMAW

Going from @GSUFootball01 to @KStateFB didn’t change @CoachAD__12's approach to evaluating talent. His biggest lesson? Trust your eyes. Trust your gut. Latest @BTBP_CFB partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ 🎧👇 🟢bit.ly/4wxGTiZ 📖bit.ly/4c1pR5H #EMAW

The most underrated part of roster building? Fit. @SDSU_CalebDavis @AztecFB explains why building a roster isn't about finding the best players. It's about finding the right players for your program, culture & vision @BTBP_CFB 🟢bit.ly/4bUsG8C 📖bit.ly/4xQMGRW

“Retain, retain, retain.” For @SDSU_CalebDavis GM @AztecFB on why retention is priority over portal. HS recruiting builds the foundation & the portal fills specific needs. Latest @BTBP_CFB (Partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ) 🟢bit.ly/4bUsG8C 🍎bit.ly/3S3uZzs

Good stuff from @CoachThurm87 on how the real work actually doesn't happen on Saturdays. Hear more from Jarae on the latest @BTBP_CFB 👇 🟢bit.ly/4fXpbPO 🍎bit.ly/3TDwJjn #GMG💚

Season 2 @BTBP_CFB is live! "The game is won from Sunday to Friday" - @CoachThurm87 @MeanGreenFB. Give it a listen to hear why relationships remain the foundation of every successful program. Partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ 🟢bit.ly/4fXpbPO 📖bit.ly/4i1hevr

🎙️ Building a great roster isn’t just about finding who a player is today — it’s about identifying who they can become tomorrow. On the latest episode of @BTBP_CFB, @GMwrice from @GoJacksFB shares valuable insight into evaluating high school talent, projecting development, and finding long-term fit within a program. 🔥 Great reminder for coaches everywhere: development and projection matter — both in recruiting and in building a staff. 🚀 At Coach Portal, we believe the same thing about coaches. Some of the best future leaders in this profession just need the right opportunity, support system, and environment to grow. Proud to support @BTBP_CFB and conversations that help push the coaching profession forward. #CoachPortal #CFB #Recruiting

“Don’t fall in love with the fully developed kid… find the one who can grow.” @GMwrice @GoJacksFB on how he evaluates high school talent differently. Check out the latest @BTBP_CFB partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ 🟢bit.ly/4uUrBV4 📚bit.ly/4wAjezJ

🎙️ What actually goes into building a winning roster? It’s not always about taking the most highly rated player — it’s about identifying who truly fits your system, your culture, and what you’re trying to build. @Thamannjr from @SMUFB breaks down the real decision-making behind personnel, recruiting, and roster construction on the latest episode of @BTBP_CFB. 🔥 Insightful, honest, and highly relevant for coaches navigating today’s game. 🚀 Proud to partner with @BTBP_CFB and bring these conversations to the Coach Portal community. #CoachPortal #CFB #RosterBuilding

“Everyone asks why you don’t take a top 10 player… sometimes he just doesn’t fit your system.” @Thamannjr @SMUFB on why scheme fit > star rankings in today’s game. Latest @BTBP_CFB partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ 📚bit.ly/4wgdcnS 🟢bit.ly/48LiiOS

What’s harder than evaluating a 6'3" corner in the portal? Figuring out if he truly loves football. @CoachColtonKorn breaks down how @LibertyFootball balances talent, fit & culture in today’s crazy recruiting world @BTBP_CFB: 🟢bit.ly/476Zitl 📖bit.ly/47R7X38

Really great @BTBP_CFB w/ @CoachColtonKorn DPP/GM @LibertyFootball Portal era, NIL, rev share… the secret to building a winning roster? Relationships, honesty & alignment w/ what coaches value. Partnered w/ @CoachPortalHQ 🟢bit.ly/476Zitl 📖bit.ly/47R7X38

What traits make a recruit special before they’ve even set foot on campus? @StanfordFball @Albert_GarciaFB breaks down explosiveness, competitiveness & why multi-sport athletes often rise above the rest. @BTBP_CFB: 🟢bit.ly/40lzwh2 📚bit.ly/4aZR9Jr