The transfer portal for college football opens on January 2, 2026, and stays open for two weeks. Players who want to transfer need to enter the portal during this window.
Even before the official start, a handful of players have already said they plan to transfer. If you’re looking for ongoing updates, there’s a detailed tracker over at 247Sports.
Mizzou Players Entering the Transfer Portal
As the portal gets ready to open, some Missouri players have let everyone know they’re leaving the program. Here are a few of the bigger names on the way out:
Wide Receiver James Madison II
On December 2, wide receiver James Madison II said he was entering the transfer portal. He came in as a four-star recruit, but honestly, he barely saw the field at Missouri these last two years.
Madison only played in one game during the 2025 season.
Running Back Brendon Haygood
Running back Brendon Haygood entered the portal on December 3. He was a true freshman and didn’t get much of a shot, appearing in just one game and picking up 12 yards on four carries.
Running Back Marquise Davis
Another back, Marquise Davis, announced his transfer plans on December 10. Davis actually had more of a role than Haygood, showing up in three games and running 34 times for 200 yards.
He really stood out against Louisiana, carrying the ball 20 times for 113 yards and scoring twice. That was probably his best outing in a Tigers uniform.
Potential Additions to the Mizzou Roster
Missouri isn’t just losing players, though. The staff is actively looking for new talent to bring in.
One name that keeps popping up is:
Wide Receiver Eli Woodard
After visiting Missouri in November, Eli Woodard—a wide receiver from Chaparral (Calif.)—picked up an offer from the Tigers. Now, Missouri is in his top six, along with USC, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona State.
Tracking the Transfer Portal
If you’re a fan or just a curious observer, keeping up with transfer portal news can be a full-time job. It really does shake up rosters in a big way.
- Mizzou Portal Activity: Get the latest on Missouri’s transfer moves.
- National Portal Activity: See what’s happening with transfers nationwide.
- 247Sports Portal Home: Your go-to spot for all portal updates.
- Transfer Portal Player Rankings: Check out how portal entrants stack up.
- Mizzou Eligibility Chart: Figure out who’s eligible to play for Missouri.
- Mizzou Scholarship Distribution: See how scholarships are split up in the program.
For deeper coverage and regular updates, the 247Sports Transfer Portal Tracker is worth a look.
Conclusion
The transfer portal period always brings a whirlwind of changes for college football, and Missouri feels it just like everyone else. With James Madison II, Brendon Haygood, and Marquise Davis leaving, the Tigers have some real holes to patch up.
On the bright side, if Eli Woodard joins the roster, that could give the team a much-needed jolt. It’s hard to predict exactly how things will shake out with the portal officially open and more players making moves every day.
If you want to keep up, the 247Sports Transfer Portal Tracker is worth checking out. They do a solid job updating all the twists and turns as they happen.
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