Overview
- The 2026 portal cycle opened Friday under a condensed two-week window, and multiple programs already have double-digit additions with 12 of 247Sports' top 50 transfers committed as of early Monday.
- Indiana bolstered its offense with TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh and Boston College running back Turbo Richard, reinforcing a group facing key departures.
- Oklahoma State’s overhaul under Eric Morris features a pipeline from North Texas, led by quarterback Drew Mestemaker, running back Caleb Hawkins and receiver Wyatt Young, with 11 former Mean Green players among 14 early newcomers as 60 Cowboys entered the portal.
- Penn State leads in total additions after Matt Campbell’s arrival, highlighted by quarterback Rocco Becht and tight end Benjamin Brahmer, with 16 former Iowa State players joining alongside defensive reinforcements.
- Texas Tech secured Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby after his LSU visit to stabilize a position that lagged in the postseason, while Wisconsin added Old Dominion quarterback Colton Joseph and ex–Oklahoma State center Austin Kawecki to prioritize experience up front.