Overview
- The NCAA football transfer portal is open Jan. 2–16, with a Jan. 20–24 entry window for national finalists Indiana and Miami.
- Texas A&M redshirt freshmen Jordan Pride and Dealyn Evans committed to Southern Miss and Mississippi State, respectively, with three years of eligibility remaining.
- Analysts labeled early program winners and losers, with Texas Tech and Texas praised for aggressive additions and Alabama criticized after notable departures.
- AL.com reports Alabama has 12 transfer additions, including linebacker Caleb Woodson and offensive tackle Ty Haywood, who could become key contributors.
- Texas Tech’s quarterback move underscores NIL’s influence, with Brendan Sorsby joining on a reported $5 million arrangement, while CBS Sports reports Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar is unlikely to receive an extra eligibility year.