It’s my opinion that the number one result of NIL/portal is the distribution of QB talent throughout FBS. Thats why so many middling teams have had above average seasons. Everybody has a portal QB. A guy who is looking for a chance to get off the bench at a big school. Big schools are grabbing high-performing QBs from average programs - because they can. QBs at those top programs see time running out and have to find a spot where they can get a chance. Everybody has a QB now.
I don’t think we will ever be free from looking to the portal for a QB. We may still be able to recruit a frosh phenom, but every coach will hedge their bets through the portal.