Overview
- The NCAA transfer portal opened Jan. 2 under the new single January window.
- Newsweek reported about 40 Michigan State players entered the portal as of Jan. 2, creating an urgent rebuild for new coach Pat Fitzgerald with classes resuming Jan. 13.
- Penn State true freshman tight end Andrew Olesh is entering the portal, according to On3 reporting cited by Newsweek.
- Penn State has added former Iowa State tight end Ben Brahmer and offensive lineman Will Tompkins via the portal, per On3 and Yahoo Sports.
- The window closes Jan. 16, with an extra five days for national finalists, so rosters remain in flux as entries and commitments continue.