Overview
- New NCAA rules create a single 15-day winter window from Jan. 2–16 and remove the spring period, yet industry sources say the cycle is already active and that “deals are being struck.”
- Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt did not attend the team banquet as coach Kenny Dillingham publicly wished him well, fueling reports he is expected to explore the portal.
- CBS Sports reports continued concern at Nebraska that Dylan Raiola could consider the portal after his camp weighed a move last offseason, with his status still unsettled.
- Industry expectations point to a deep, big-money quarterback market spanning established starters, high-profile backups and lower-division standouts, with programs eyeing names such as LaNorris Sellers, Aidan Chiles, CJ Bailey and Brendan Sorsby.
- Horns247 reports Texas running back C.J. Baxter will enter the portal after injuries curtailed his last two seasons, and he retains two years of eligibility.