The college football coaching carousel has already taken us for a wild ride, which could lead us to an even more chaotic transfer portal cycle.
Unlike the last few years, though, the transfer portal won’t officially open for all players until Jan. 2, as the NCAA approved to only have one transfer portal window this offseason. That portal will run through Jan. 16.
While the portal hasn’t opened yet, that hasn’t stopped some players from either declaring their intention or letting word of their intentions to enter the portal leak out.
That said, let’s take a look at some of the top players who are set to enter the transfer portal.
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Simmons is getting into the portal after the Rebels’ School Soccer Playoff run ends, per ESPN. Furthermore, when Simmons enters the portal, he is anticipated to hitch Missouri, which misplaced 2025 beginning quarterback Beau Pribula to the portal. Simmons, who was at Ole Miss for 3 seasons (2023-25), entered this season because the Rebels’ beginning quarterback, however a Week 2 ankle harm made Trinidad Chambliss the group’s new signal-caller. Ole Miss superior to the semifinal spherical of the School Soccer Playoff on Jan. 1.
Berry is reportedly leaving Ann Arbor after 4 seasons (2022-25). This season, Berry totaled one interception, a Massive Ten-high 10 passes defended and 33 mixed tackles. Final yr, he reeled in two interceptions and 9 passes defended.
Endries is reportedly getting into the portal for the second time in his collegiate profession. After three seasons at California (2022-24), Endries transferred to Texas for the 2025 season; he totaled 33 receptions for 346 yards and three touchdowns in a 10-3 season for the Longhorns.
After three seasons in Ann Arbor, Morgan has reportedly entered the portal. Over his three seasons at Michigan (2023-25), Morgan averaged 23.0 receptions for 188.7 yards and 1.3 touchdowns per season. The Wolverines, who went 9-4 this season, fired head coach Sherrone Moore after the common season following an investigation figuring out that Moore had an “inappropriate relationship with a employees member” and just lately employed former Utah Utes coach Kyle Whittingham as their new head coach.
Georgia Tech WR Bailey Stockton
Georgia Tech redshirt sophomore extensive receiver Bailey Stockton introduced on X Thursday he’ll enter the switch portal. Stockton had 21 catches for 233 yards this season as No. 24 Georgia Tech completed 9-4 with a 25-21 loss to BYU within the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday.
Georgia Tech beforehand has had quarterback Aaron Philo, defensive backs Christian Pritchett and D.J. Moore, linebacker Melvin Jordan IV and offensive linemen Peyton Joseph, Tana Alo-Tupuola and Ben Galloway announce plans to switch.
Biles goes portaling, per ESPN. The 2-time All-ACC honoree spent the primary three seasons of his collegiate profession at Pittsburgh. This season, Biles totaled two pressured fumbles, two interceptions — operating again each of them for a landing — 4 passes defended, 4.5 sacks, an ACC-high 17.0 tackles for loss and 101 mixed tackles.
Daley introduced that he is getting into the portal after two seasons at Utah, a stint that was preceded by one season at BYU (2023). This season, Daley totaled two pressured fumbles, 11.5 sacks, a Massive 12-high 17.5 tackles for loss and 48 mixed tackles. Daley’s switch comes within the wake of Utah head coach of 21 full-time seasons Kyle Whittingham stepping down and later turning into the subsequent head coach at Michigan; Utes defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley was promoted to go coach.
The Dukes’ beginning quarterback introduced on Dec. 26 that he is getting into the portal. Barnett was JMU’s major QB the previous two years and with this system the final 4 seasons (2022-25). This season, one which noticed the Dukes make the School Soccer Playoff, Barnett totaled 2,806 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 138.3 passer score, whereas finishing 58.4% of his passes. He additionally rushed for 589 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Wisner, the Longhorns’ eading rusher in every of the previous two seasons, is about to enter the switch portal when it opens, per ESPN. Wisner rushed for 597 yards as a junior this season, with one other 146 yards receiving in simply 9 video games. In a full 2024 marketing campaign, he rushed for 1,064 yards in and 5 touchdowns in 226 makes an attempt over 15 video games, with 1,375 complete yards from scrimmage. He’s the fourth operating again for Texas who has declared their intention to enter the portal, together with Jerrick Gibson, Rickey Stewart Jr. and 2023 Massive 12 offensive newcomer of the yr CJ Baxter Jr.
Baxter tore his ACL forward of the 2024 season and performed in simply eight video games in 2025 because of harm. Prioro to that, he was the No. 1 operating again recruit within the Class of 2023, per 247 Sports activities.
The career-long Cyclone is off to the portal, per ESPN. Becht has been Iowa State’s major beginning quarterback since 2023. The soon-to-be redshirt senior has averaged 3,069.7 passing yards, 21.3 passing touchdowns, 8.7 interceptions and a 141.1 passer score per season since 2023, whereas finishing 60.8% of his passes. Becht has additionally rushed for eight touchdowns in every of the final two seasons. Becht’s departure comes within the wake of head coach Matt Campbell leaving Iowa State for Penn State after 10 seasons on the job.
After one season beneath heart for Missouri, Pribula is hopping within the portal. Pribula began 10 video games for Missouri this season; he missed two video games because of an ankle harm. Pribula totaled 1,941 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, 9 interceptions and a 134.6 passer score, whereas finishing 67.4% of his passes. He additionally rushed for 297 yards and 6 scores. Pribula spent the primary two seasons of his collegiate profession at Penn State (2023-24) backing up Drew Allar.
Mestemaker is anticipated to enter the switch portal, in accordance with a number of stories. Mestemaker was the most effective non-power convention quarterbacks in school soccer in 2025, together with his 4,129 passing yards main the nation. A redshirt freshman, Mestemaker is anticipated to be one of many extra extremely sought-after gamers within the portal after being a walk-on at UNT. He’ll depart proper as head coach Eric Morris leaves to turn out to be Oklahoma State’s head coach.
Raiola intends to enter the switch portal, ESPN reported. Raiola has been a standout for Nebraska over his first two seasons in Lincoln, serving to the Cornhuskers turn out to be bowl-eligible for the primary time in a number of years. Nevertheless, Raiola missed the ultimate month of the 2025 season because of a leg harm. He has two years remaining of eligibility.
Sorsby intends to enter the switch portal however can also be weighing the potential of the 2026 NFL Draft, ESPN reported. Sorsby helped Cincinnati have a shock rise early within the 2025 season, main the Bearcats to a 7-1 begin earlier than ending 7-5. Sorsby had 36 complete touchdowns in 2025, exhibiting robust potential as a dual-threat quarterback.
Chiles instructed ESPN that he is getting into the switch portal with one season of eligibility left. He was a highly-touted recruit in 2023, committing to Oregon State earlier than transferring to MSU when Jonathan Smith turned head coach in 2024.
Marsh’s agent instructed ESPN he plans to enter the switch portal. Marsh, a sophomore, has logged 100 receptions for 1,311 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns in two seasons in East Lansing, forming a robust reference to Chiles.
Lagway intends to enter the switch portal, ESPN reported. Lagway, a extremely touted recruit who ranked because the third-best total prospect within the 2024 class, per 247 Sports activities, initially lived as much as the hype as a freshman. He went 6-1 as a starter in his irst season. Nevertheless, Lagway and UF took a step again in 2025, posting a 4-8 report as head coach Bily Napier was fired in October. Lagway’s 14 interceptions have been essentially the most by any SEC quarterback.
Minchey will head into the switch portal when it opens in January, per CBS Sports activities. Minchey backed up CJ Carr in 2025 after ending second to him within the QB battle. Minchey, a four-star recruit, has two years of eligibility remaining.
Edwards is anticipated to enter the switch portal, ESPN reported in November. He was restricted to taking part in in simply 4 video games this previous season because of harm. He has 14 touchdowns in 28 profession video games.
Lonergan has introduced he’ll enter the switch portal. The redshirt sophomore transferred to BC from Alabama final offseason, serving because the Eagles’ starter for many of the 2025 season. Lonergan was a four-star recruit in 2023.
Craig instructed ESPN he intends to enter the switch portal. He is anticipated to be one of many prime FCS gamers within the portal this offseason, breaking Harvard’s information for profession passing yards (6,074) and touchdowns (52). He has yet one more season left of eligibility.
Finley introduced on social media that he intends to enter the switch portal for a outstanding sixth time and is searching for a seventh yr of eligibility. The well-traveled quarterback spent his first yr at LSU earlier than spending two years at Auburn and a yr every at Texas State, Western Kentucky and GSU; Finley additionally transferred to Tulane after WKU however by no means performed a down after being suspended earlier than the season. This season, Finley compiled 1,244 yards, six touchdowns and 7 interceptions with a 1-6 report, and can now look so as to add to his profession totals of seven,342 yards, 43 touchdowns and 27 interceptions elsewhere.
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