The college football world’s changing fast. The transfer portal’s shaking up rosters and giving players more control than ever.
This offseason, the NCAA set a single transfer portal window—January 2 through January 16. It’s been a wild couple of weeks, with players all over the country announcing moves that’ll reshape next season.
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest transfers, where they’re headed, and what it might mean for their new teams.
Top Transfers and Their New Homes
The portal’s been buzzing with major names making decisions. Here are a few of the most attention-grabbing moves:
Koi Perich to Oregon
Koi Perich, after two strong seasons at Minnesota, picked Oregon. As a freshman, he led the Big Ten with five interceptions and shined as a punt returner.
Oregon’s secondary just got a lot better with him onboard.
Beau Pribula to Virginia
Quarterback Beau Pribula, who played at Missouri, is heading to Virginia. He threw for 1,941 yards and 11 touchdowns last season.
He considered Washington but landed with the Hokies, giving them a seasoned, steady leader under center.
Sam Leavitt to LSU
Sam Leavitt, Arizona State’s former star quarterback, committed to LSU. 247 Sports ranked him as the top player and QB in the portal.
His move’s a big win for Lane Kiffin’s first year at LSU.
Quarterback Movements
Quarterbacks have been especially active, and a few big names have new homes:
Dylan Raiola to Oregon
Dylan Raiola, after a strong run at Nebraska, is transferring to Oregon. His arrival gives Oregon insurance if Dante Moore heads for the NFL Draft.
Cam Coleman to Texas
Cam Coleman, the portal’s top wide receiver, chose Texas. The former five-star from Auburn will now catch passes from Arch Manning in Austin.
Deuce Knight to Ole Miss
Former Auburn QB Deuce Knight committed to Ole Miss. Knight’s one of 2025’s top quarterback recruits.
He’s expected to step in for Trinidad Chambliss.
Running Backs on the Move
Running backs haven’t stayed put either—several have made big decisions:
Justice Haynes Transfers Again
Justice Haynes, the Big Ten’s rushing leader, is on the move again after a season at Michigan cut short by injury. He started out at Alabama and isn’t done with college football yet.
Wisner to Enter the Portal
Wisner, Texas’ top rusher, plans to enter the portal. He ran for 597 yards this season and 1,064 in 2024.
That’s a tough loss for the Longhorns.
Wide Receiver Transfers
Wide receivers have made some noise too, with a few headline moves:
Nick Marsh to Indiana
Nick Marsh, one of the portal’s top wideouts, is headed to Indiana. At Michigan State, he grabbed 100 balls for 1,311 yards and nine touchdowns over two seasons.
Bailey Stockton to Enter the Portal
Georgia Tech’s Bailey Stockton announced he’ll enter the portal. He had 21 catches for 233 yards this year.
Another Yellow Jacket looking for a fresh start.
Defensive Standouts
Defensive players aren’t sitting still either—here are a couple of key moves:
Biles to Enter the Portal
Biles, a two-time All-ACC honoree, is entering the portal. He stood out at Pittsburgh with two forced fumbles, two picks, and 101 tackles.
Daley to Transfer
Daley, who played at Utah, is also in the portal. He racked up 11.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss last season.
His decision follows Utah coach Kyle Whittingham’s departure.
Special Mentions
A few other transfers deserve a shoutout:
Josh Hoover to Indiana
Josh Hoover, a standout quarterback, committed to Indiana. He’s expected to start next season, with Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza likely heading to the NFL.
Rocco Becht to Penn State
Rocco Becht is following coach Matt Campbell to Penn State. As Iowa State’s main starter, Becht brings plenty of experience to the Nittany Lions.
Conclusion
The transfer portal has shaken up college football in ways nobody really saw coming. Players now find doors open that used to be locked, and teams get a shot at fresh talent every season.
Looking at the 2025-2026 season, these transfers could end up being absolute game-changers for their new squads. Curious about all the moves? You can dive deeper with the College Football Transfer Portal Tracker 2025-2026 on Fox Sports.
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