Overview
- The NCAA’s revised calendar limits transfers to Jan. 2–16, with an extra Jan. 20–24 window for national finalists, replacing the prior spring option.
- Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer informed reporters he will enter the portal as multiple Nittany Lions depart, leaving new coach Matt Campbell to overhaul a roster with at least 20 players planning exits.
- Michigan opened the window with a key loss as linebacker Cole Sullivan entered the portal, though ESPN reported a return remains possible.
- Michigan State reported 13 players declaring on Dec. 31, bringing the Spartans to 32 in the portal as new coach Pat Fitzgerald races to restock.
- The quarterback market is robust, with reports listing DJ Lagway, Dylan Raiola, Brendan Sorsby, Drew Mestemaker and Byrum Brown, and with Kentucky starter Cutter Boley announcing his intent to transfer hours before the window opened.