Big news in college football—the NCAA just announced a major change to the transfer portal system. They’re consolidating it into a single winter window.
The goal? Streamline player movement and make things less chaotic for everyone involved. Both players and teams have been asking for more stability, so this could be a step in the right direction.
Meanwhile, the Reno Aces got some well-deserved recognition for their ticket sales campaign. The Nevada men’s golf team also wrapped up their latest tournament, though results were a bit mixed.
NCAA’s New Transfer Portal Window
The NCAA’s move to one transfer portal window for football feels like a real shake-up. The new window runs from January 2-16, replacing the old two-window setup and cutting out the spring session altogether.
This aims to limit player movement and give the whole process more structure. Some folks think it’ll help teams plan better, but it’s hard to say if it’ll solve every issue.
Details of the New Transfer Window
The Division I Administrative Committee signed off on the FBS Oversight Committee’s recommendation for this new system. During this window, players can enter the transfer portal—but only then.
There’s one exception: if a team’s head coach changes, players get a 15-day window to enter the portal, starting five days after the new coach is hired. It’s a small bit of flexibility in an otherwise tight process.
These dates are just for entering the portal. Players can still commit and sign with a new school even after the window closes.
Reno Aces Win Golden Bobblehead Award
The Reno Aces just picked up the Golden Bobblehead Award for Best Ticket Sales and Service Campaign at the 2025 MiLB Business Summit. Their approach to ticket sales brought a big boost in fan engagement and early-season revenue.
The Aceball All-Access Pass
The Aceball All-Access Pass let fans attend all 75 home games at Greater Nevada Field for $99. More than 550 passes sold for the 2025 season, which definitely helped fill the stands and get fans involved.
Honestly, it’s a great example of how creative ticketing can make a real difference for a team. Other minor league clubs might want to take notes if they’re hoping to bump up attendance and revenue.
Nevada Men’s Golf Team Performance
The Nevada men’s golf team just finished up at the Marquette Intercollegiate, coming in 13th out of 14 schools. Not the result they wanted, but the team kept battling through the tournament.
Individual Performances
Ben Ortwein led the way for Nevada, finishing 45th with a score of 15 over par. Supakit (Oak) Seelanagae also gave it a good shot, landing in 53rd at 17 over.
The Wolf Pack’s next chance comes at the Saint Mary’s Invitational in Monterey from October 20-22. Maybe they’ll turn things around and surprise us.
Conclusion
College football, minor league baseball, and college golf have all seen some interesting changes lately. The sports world just never sits still, does it?
The NCAA’s new transfer portal window tries to add some structure to player movements. It’s a bold move, but will it actually make things less chaotic? Time will tell.
Over in minor league baseball, the Reno Aces launched a ticket sales campaign that’s honestly pretty clever. Creative marketing really can shake things up in sports.
Nevada’s men’s golf team keeps pushing to get better. Their journey isn’t easy, but you can see the determination.
If you want more details on these stories or other sports news, check out Nevada Sports Net. There’s always something new happening out there—worth keeping an eye on, for sure.
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