Cormani McClain’s exit and hitting the transfer portal did leave some bitter aftertaste among everyone in Boulder. The blame game between McClain’s mother, Kaishay, and Deion Sanders went viral online. What is trending now is the player’s potential next stop. Out of the many names, one name that has stuck with college football enthusiasts is that of Georgia. 

This one name was enough for host Mat Best to take up on his YouTube show “MattBeGreat” and carry forward with his own little investigation. Best’s detective guise led him to the closest information source to what might propel Georgia coach Kirby Smart to land Cormani.

Best decodes the truth behind the chances of Georgia landing McClain

Since McClain put himself up for transfer, multiple names have come up. Even his mother thanked the programs for showing interest in his son; however, she did not take any particular name. Best devised his own investigation, and his focus froze on Georgia. He immediately pounced to action in a quest for more clarity. Best found a source who works with Smart and his program and hit him with the possibility of McClain-Georgia collab. After a day or two, Best’s source said, “Hey Matt I found out some things you might want to hear…although I didn’t talk to Kirby Smart directly everyone I did talk to they had no knowledge of this and they don’t think we’re going after Cormani.”

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With an intention to dig deeper into the truth, Best further added, “Before we ended off the conversation though, I did ask him what’s the percentage of a chance that you think Kirby Smart might be going after Cormani, if you just had to give me a number? and he said, ‘I can’t say zero, so I’ll say 1% chance.’“ While it is yet to be decided where McClain would land next, he abides by a strict principle this time. 

McClain’s plan of action for the future

Despite the sour end of his time with Sanders’ program, McClain is determined to rewrite his football narrative. On his YouTube channel, he shared, “I’m just ready to bring the old version of me out and change the narrative of everyone’s thinking on my name.” This declaration of intent is a beacon of hope for his fans. 

As McClain contemplates his next move, his primary goal is clear: to be part of a program that truly values his contributions. “Be a part of a real and a great program that’s going to impact me at my best ability and yeah ready to get to a new place and get to work,” he shared. His mother’s revelation adds a poignant note that her son will now be in a place where his efforts will be truly appreciated.

Other than Georgia, a few other names have come up in relation to drafting McClain, including nine schools across the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC.  UCF and USF initially showed interest along with Utah, but unfortunately, the Utes do not have any scholarships available. Hence, considering his immature moves, McClain’s journey forward seems filled with thorns.