Transfer Portal Opens for NCAA Football Players

This week, excitement is in the air as the NCAA football transfer portal opened on Monday, December 9th, and will remain open until December 28th. Players across the nation are beginning to make big decisions about their futures, with many looking to switch teams for the upcoming season.

According to recent data from the NCAA, the number of players utilizing the transfer portal has skyrocketed over the past few years. The total number of FBS players who have transferred has increased from 1,561 in the 2018-19 cycle to over 3,700 last year. Specifically, the total number of players transferring from FBS scholarship teams rose from 1,946 in 2021-22 to 2,707 in 2023-24. This year, the number of NCAA football players across all divisions entering the portal even surpassed 11,000.

Some notable players making headlines with their transfers include Maalik Murphy from Duke to Missouri, Beau Pribula from Penn State to Missouri, and Fernando Mendoza from Cal to Indiana. Other players are making moves too, such as Miller Moss transferring from USC to Louisville and Billy Edwards from Maryland to Wisconsin.

With so many athletes looking to change teams, it’s a busy time for college football. The transfer process not only gives players the chance to find a team that might fit them better but also helps schools recruit new talent to strengthen their rosters.

As we follow these developments, fans should keep an eye on who will end up where as the offseason unfolds. With coaches and teams preparing for the future, this transfer window could reshape many college football rosters in the coming months.