NCAA College Football Transfer Portal Updates

As the college football season reaches its exciting conclusion, players are not just focusing on postseason games; many are already making significant moves for their future teams. The NCAA transfer portal opened on December 9th and will remain open until December 28th. As more players enter the portal, the overall numbers continue to grow, indicating a bustling time for college football.

According to NCAA transfer data, the total number of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players who transferred has dramatically increased from 1,561 in the 2018-19 season to over 3,700 last season. Furthermore, the number of FBS scholarship players moving through the portal went from 1,946 in the 2021-22 season to 2,303 in 2022-23 and even higher to 2,707 for 2023-24. Overall, more than 11,000 NCAA football players across all divisions entered the portal this year.

The transfer list is extensive, showcasing various players making transitions to new schools. For instance, Maalik Murphy has moved from Duke to Oregon State, and Braedyn Locke is heading to Arizona from Wisconsin. Other notable transfers include John Mateer from Washington State to Oklahoma, and Miller Moss from USC to Louisville. The shifts continue with players like Dylan Lonergan moving from Alabama to Boston College, and Justice Haynes, who is transferring from Alabama to Michigan.

It is clear from this surge of activity that the transfer portal is reshaping rosters across college football. As players seek new opportunities and fit into different schemes and cultures, coaches and fans alike will need to keep a close eye on these developments as the offseason progresses.

In total, numerous athletes are changing jerseys, demonstrating the dynamism of college football today. With the postseason upon us, these adjustments add another layer of excitement to an already thrilling time in the sport.