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Look Who's Transferring Now (The Portal)
- By ScriptOhio
- College Football
- 4472 Replies
College football transfer portal trends: Prices rising
The transfer portal closed Friday for most players. Here are five things to know after two wild weeks.
College football transfer portal trends: Prices rising
Too many stuck in the portal
Entering the final day of the offseason transfer window, several agents told ESPN their work was finished now that each of their clients had found schools. The sense from GMs and directors of player personnel surveyed was that they still have a couple of remaining needs to address over the next week but that spots are filling up fast.Indiana and Miami players have a Jan. 24 deadline to enter the transfer portal after the national title game. But beyond those players, portal activity should slow considerably in the days ahead as schools hit their enrollment deadlines.
What does that mean for all of the players who haven't found a school?
There were still more than 1,200 unsigned FBS scholarship players in the NCAA's transfer portal database as of Thursday night, sources told ESPN. It's likely that group includes quite a few players who have verbally committed but haven't officially signed yet.
Still, that's a concerning number to see at this point in the process. It would mean more than one-third of the FBS scholarship players in the portal haven't found a new home yet.
In the 2024-25 portal cycle, more than 97% of the scholarship players at Power 4 programs who transferred ended up matriculating to a new school. There's no shortage of options at the FCS, Division II, D-III and junior college levels for players who are determined to keep playing.
But this cycle presented new challenges. Schools had to rapidly sort through the more than 6,500 Division I players who've hit the portal since Jan. 2 and sign who they wanted as fast as possible. If you were entering the portal with limited playing experience or were coming off an injury and all you had was practice film, good luck.
Another problem: Because pre-portal tampering was so rampant during the season and especially in December, players who didn't have agents or representatives lining up offers and visits ahead of January were at a disadvantage. If you played by the rules and waited until Jan. 2 to begin your recruiting process, you were starting from behind.
Conversely, there's no doubt there are also players stuck in the portal who were pushed out by their previous school or listened to bad advice from reps who could not deliver the dollars or destinations they expected.
So where will these unsigned players go now? The challenge is deciding whether to sign with a Group of 5/FCS/D-II program now or sit out the semester and hope better options emerge in April. The elimination of the spring transfer window might help their chances because these programs will still have injuries and depth concerns they need to address after spring practice.
After two intense weeks that seemed much more like speed dating than recruiting to GMs and agents, there are still good college football players out there waiting to be picked up. Some programs are going to find serious steals in the weeks ahead.
And 11 of the unsigned are Buckeyes:
Dominick Kirks
Devontae Armstrong
Aaron Scott, Jr.
Justin Terry
Jayvon McFadden
Keenan Nelson Jr,
Ty Howard
Bodpegn Miller
Joshua Mickens
Trajen Odom
Cody Haddad
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2026 BRPT Class Review
- By pnuts34
- Football Recruiting
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Fellow BP'ers:
So we're at the time of year where we can look back at the 2026 class and see how it fits into the program going forward. The Portal has made things more interesting, but I will focus solely on the HS class. But predictions on how the HSers fit will only get more difficult going forward, because you have to know in the back of your mind that OSU could lose almost half of its class to the Portal, and this class could look WAY different even next year. But as of now, there are 28 new Buckeyes that we hope have success and benefit the team.
With that out of the way, here we go:
General Thoughts
2026 shows a very balanced class from top to bottom. And though I do think there were some reaches to keep numbers at particular positions because I don't think the coaches knew how active the Portal would be. Yet again, a WR is the highest rated recruit, but the highest ranked recruits are also split among DB, LB, OL and DL. Day seemed to have set a level of competition among his coaches to go out and get the best talent possible. This class seems to have been a perfect compliment to the roster and how Day wants it constructed for the future. The hardest thing about these lists is narrowing down each category to one name, because multiple names could be used for almost every category(CHjr could be named in at least 3 for example).
Earliest Impact
Chris Henry Jr.- OSU loses 2 young prospects to the Portal, and it doesn't seem like they panicked for one second. And I think that's due to they knew what they had incoming with CHjr. A tall, uber athletic, tough WR who also has the leaping ability of a top end basketball player. He on one side and JJ on the other is an absolute nightmare for opposing CBs, and DCs.
Most Star Potential
Khary Wilder- Wilder can be next in line of superstar DEs from OSU. He came from a great HS program, and he showed sheer dominance through the HS season but also in every camp. He has shown to be unblockable at times, and I could see him getting PT very early as a true frosh.
Most Intriguing
Legend Bey- Will he be a RB, will he be a WR? How many ways can Day and his OC find ways to get Bey the ball in an advantageous way for the offense. But 1 thing is for sure, Bey is a player that you have to gameplan for, and he has gamebreaking speed that can put 6 on the board in a blink of an eye.
Biggest Reach
Luke Fahey- Fahey is nice recruit, and I know Day wants a QB in every class. And whomever they got in the '26 class I probably would've given this distinction. He's sandwiched between TSC and Edmunds, 2 recruits that were/are at the top of their respective classes. He'll provide some solid depth, but I don't see him being counted on anytime soon if all QBs are healthy.
Sleeper
Brock Boyd- I'm not sure how he didn't get ranked higher by season's end. He was super productive at one of the best HS in TX, in the biggest division in the state. He put up comparable numbers to JSN, who ended up being a 5star in the same division in TX. He could be a steal of the class, and I hope Hankton is able to have a WR rotation unlike Hartline, so we can see Boyd sooner rather than later.
Biggest Surprise Commitment
Braxton Rembert- flipping a Wake Forest commit will always be a surprise, especially when that was his only offer. What he could become is what makes him so intriguing. A 6'5 200lbs LB, but could become a 6'5 230-240lbs LB makes everyone salivate and dream of Arvell Reese.
The Ones Who Got Away
Kayden Dixon- Wyatt, Derrek Cooper, Carsyn Baker, Kelvin Obot, Kevin Brown, Micah Smith, Luke Wafle, Felix Ojo, Jake Kreul, KJ Ford, Deuce Geralds, Tyler Atkinson, Ja'Dyn Williams, Elbert Hill, CJ Bronough, Victor Singleton, Bralan Womack, Jett Washington, Aaron Gregory and Jackson Ford
I'm sure I missed a few guys, but everyone on this list OSU either led for at one time or was committed to OSU. All would've been welcome additions, but they also would've altered the class as well. And that is a ton of talent, that slipped away from OSU, but the amount of money they would've had to dish out would've been astronomical.
What This Class Lacks
Several more high end trench talent on both sides of the ball. Not saying that Bowen or LJsr dropped the ball, but NIL has changed the game, to where just walking into a school or living room wearing the block O on your chest moves the needle on its own.
2026 Outlook
Hartline's last class he ended by landing one of his biggest signees of his tenure, and Day was able to keep him in the end. Several 11th hour highly ranked commits OSU was able to end with, which they ended up being even better than the guys they replaced. There are multiple guys who could be foundational talents for the team in a few years(assuming they remain Buckeyes). Players like: CHjr, Greer, Wilder, Cincere Johnson, Jordan Thomas, Bradford and Ruffin could be guys who become All B1G and/or All Americans at OSU, and there are several others who could see early playing time. With the way that CFB is going, they need to either play the freshman as soon as possible, or risk losing them after 1 year. And even playing them won't guarantee they stay, but it will help the chances. I hope I did almost as good of a job as when @RB07OSU does the annual breakdown. I look forward to everyone else's thoughts on the class
So we're at the time of year where we can look back at the 2026 class and see how it fits into the program going forward. The Portal has made things more interesting, but I will focus solely on the HS class. But predictions on how the HSers fit will only get more difficult going forward, because you have to know in the back of your mind that OSU could lose almost half of its class to the Portal, and this class could look WAY different even next year. But as of now, there are 28 new Buckeyes that we hope have success and benefit the team.
With that out of the way, here we go:
General Thoughts
2026 shows a very balanced class from top to bottom. And though I do think there were some reaches to keep numbers at particular positions because I don't think the coaches knew how active the Portal would be. Yet again, a WR is the highest rated recruit, but the highest ranked recruits are also split among DB, LB, OL and DL. Day seemed to have set a level of competition among his coaches to go out and get the best talent possible. This class seems to have been a perfect compliment to the roster and how Day wants it constructed for the future. The hardest thing about these lists is narrowing down each category to one name, because multiple names could be used for almost every category(CHjr could be named in at least 3 for example).
Earliest Impact
Chris Henry Jr.- OSU loses 2 young prospects to the Portal, and it doesn't seem like they panicked for one second. And I think that's due to they knew what they had incoming with CHjr. A tall, uber athletic, tough WR who also has the leaping ability of a top end basketball player. He on one side and JJ on the other is an absolute nightmare for opposing CBs, and DCs.
Most Star Potential
Khary Wilder- Wilder can be next in line of superstar DEs from OSU. He came from a great HS program, and he showed sheer dominance through the HS season but also in every camp. He has shown to be unblockable at times, and I could see him getting PT very early as a true frosh.
Most Intriguing
Legend Bey- Will he be a RB, will he be a WR? How many ways can Day and his OC find ways to get Bey the ball in an advantageous way for the offense. But 1 thing is for sure, Bey is a player that you have to gameplan for, and he has gamebreaking speed that can put 6 on the board in a blink of an eye.
Biggest Reach
Luke Fahey- Fahey is nice recruit, and I know Day wants a QB in every class. And whomever they got in the '26 class I probably would've given this distinction. He's sandwiched between TSC and Edmunds, 2 recruits that were/are at the top of their respective classes. He'll provide some solid depth, but I don't see him being counted on anytime soon if all QBs are healthy.
Sleeper
Brock Boyd- I'm not sure how he didn't get ranked higher by season's end. He was super productive at one of the best HS in TX, in the biggest division in the state. He put up comparable numbers to JSN, who ended up being a 5star in the same division in TX. He could be a steal of the class, and I hope Hankton is able to have a WR rotation unlike Hartline, so we can see Boyd sooner rather than later.
Biggest Surprise Commitment
Braxton Rembert- flipping a Wake Forest commit will always be a surprise, especially when that was his only offer. What he could become is what makes him so intriguing. A 6'5 200lbs LB, but could become a 6'5 230-240lbs LB makes everyone salivate and dream of Arvell Reese.
The Ones Who Got Away
Kayden Dixon- Wyatt, Derrek Cooper, Carsyn Baker, Kelvin Obot, Kevin Brown, Micah Smith, Luke Wafle, Felix Ojo, Jake Kreul, KJ Ford, Deuce Geralds, Tyler Atkinson, Ja'Dyn Williams, Elbert Hill, CJ Bronough, Victor Singleton, Bralan Womack, Jett Washington, Aaron Gregory and Jackson Ford
I'm sure I missed a few guys, but everyone on this list OSU either led for at one time or was committed to OSU. All would've been welcome additions, but they also would've altered the class as well. And that is a ton of talent, that slipped away from OSU, but the amount of money they would've had to dish out would've been astronomical.
What This Class Lacks
Several more high end trench talent on both sides of the ball. Not saying that Bowen or LJsr dropped the ball, but NIL has changed the game, to where just walking into a school or living room wearing the block O on your chest moves the needle on its own.
2026 Outlook
Hartline's last class he ended by landing one of his biggest signees of his tenure, and Day was able to keep him in the end. Several 11th hour highly ranked commits OSU was able to end with, which they ended up being even better than the guys they replaced. There are multiple guys who could be foundational talents for the team in a few years(assuming they remain Buckeyes). Players like: CHjr, Greer, Wilder, Cincere Johnson, Jordan Thomas, Bradford and Ruffin could be guys who become All B1G and/or All Americans at OSU, and there are several others who could see early playing time. With the way that CFB is going, they need to either play the freshman as soon as possible, or risk losing them after 1 year. And even playing them won't guarantee they stay, but it will help the chances. I hope I did almost as good of a job as when @RB07OSU does the annual breakdown. I look forward to everyone else's thoughts on the class
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Ole Miss Rebels (official thread)
- By Jaxbuck
- College Football
- 215 Replies
Lawyers for QB Trinidad Chambliss sue NCAA in Mississippi court
Lawyers for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss have sued the NCAA in Mississippi court, seeking one more season of eligibility with the Rebels.www.espn.com
Lawyers for QB Trinidad Chambliss sue NCAA in Mississippi court
Lawyers representing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sued the NCAA on Friday, asking a judge in the Chancery Court of Lafayette County, Mississippi, for preliminary and permanent injunctions that would allow him to play one more season for the Rebels.
The NCAA denied Chambliss a waiver for a sixth year of eligibility on Jan. 9, ruling that Ole Miss officials and Chambliss didn't provide adequate medical evidence by a treating physician that showed he was suffering from an "incapacitating injury or illness," which is required for approval of a waiver.
Chambliss claimed he dealt with persistent respiratory issues as a sophomore at Division II Ferris State in 2022, which is why he didn't play that season.
"In Trinidad's case, the NCAA failed in its mission to foster his well-being and development as a student-athlete," the lawsuit says. "The mechanisms (i.e., waiver rules) for granting Trinidad an additional year of eligibility -- so that he has the opportunity to compete in four years of college football -- are available and within the NCAA's control.
"Despite the duty of good faith and fair dealing it owes Trinidad, the NCAA insists on considering the evidence in Trinidad's case in an isolated, rather than comprehensive, manner; interpreting its rules to impose requirements not contained therein; taking unreasonable if not irrational positions; and acting in an arbitrary and capricious manner in its decision-making and ruling."
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Chambliss has already signed to play for the Rebels in 2026. His deal, including incentives, might be worth as much as $6 million, according to sources.
The case differs in that most lawsuits filed by players wanting an additional year of eligibility have been filed in federal courts and allege the NCAA violated federal antitrust laws. (Note: Like Ohio State basketball player Puff Johnson's case).
"We're not challenging the legality of any NCAA rules," Mars told ESPN on Friday. "To the contrary, we're asking that they be applied as written based on the totality of the circumstances, as required by internal NCAA policy, without ignoring certain evidence, misconstruing other evidence, and using arbitrary and tortured interpretations of the language the NCAA used to create the rules."
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I hope he wins.
One more nail in the NCAA coffin.
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Koi Perich (S Minnesota, transfer to Oregon)
- By ScriptOhio
- College Football
- 93 Replies
Juist sayin': S/I isn't sure that it was all about the money......
www.si.com
Everyone in the great state of Minnesota seems to have an opinion on Koi Perich's decision to transfer to Oregon.
When Perich opted to stay home and play for his hometown Gophers in the 2024 high school recruiting class, he immediately became a hometown hero. According to 247Sports, he's the second-highest-ranked recruit to ever sign with Minnesota in the internet era. He turned down offers from top programs such as Ohio State, USC and Florida State to represent his home state. Roughly 25 months later, he decided to transfer to Oregon, so what happened?
Perich immediately lived up to his hype as a true freshman. He finished the 2024 season with 46 total tackles, five interceptions, and more than 500 yards as a punt and kick returner combined. He was named first-team All-Big Ten, and many viewed him as one of the top freshmen in the entire sport.
The hype grew even more before the 2025 season. He debuted a split practice jersey during spring ball, and Minnesota teased an offensive role for Perich as a sophomore. He became the talk of the town, and he was acting like it.
When asked in July if he grew up watching college football, he responded saying, "I would just skip through college if I could and just gone straight to the Vikings, but you've got to do your three years, and I am willing to do it."
He looked like a superstar, he was being covered like a superstar and he was acting like a superstar. But his production was simply not at a superstar level in 2025. He had 23 missed tackles, which was 17 more than his mark as a true freshman; he muffed a pivotal punt in the Cal game, and his offensive role resulted in just seven receptions for 89 yards, most of which came in the bowl game against New Mexico.
After an objectively disappointing 2025 season, he opted to hit the transfer portal and join Big Ten superpower Oregon, which was the type of program and opportunity he turned down as a high school recruit 24 months earlier.
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It has been nearly two weeks since Perich initially revealed his plans to enter the transfer portal, and there has been no public comment from him, P.J. Fleck or the Gophers football team. It feels like a rather abrupt end to a career that once looked like it would be historic at the University of Minnesota.
Was his decision because of money? Did he want a chance to play in the College Football Playoff? Or did his time at Minnesota just reach a breaking point? We might never know the real answer, but that's the modern world of college athletics.
It shouldn't come as a huge surprise that Perich wanted to transfer to a program like Oregon. They play on a much bigger stage than a program like Minnesota, and they have substantially more to offer, financially. It also shouldn't come as a surprise that Gophers fans are angry; they have every right to be.
Koi Perich's decision to transfer to Oregon feels messy
Perich will play in the Big Ten next season, but he will not be wearing maroon and gold.
www.si.com
Koi Perich's decision to transfer to Oregon feels messy
Perich will play in the Big Ten next season, but he will not be wearing maroon and gold.
Everyone in the great state of Minnesota seems to have an opinion on Koi Perich's decision to transfer to Oregon.
When Perich opted to stay home and play for his hometown Gophers in the 2024 high school recruiting class, he immediately became a hometown hero. According to 247Sports, he's the second-highest-ranked recruit to ever sign with Minnesota in the internet era. He turned down offers from top programs such as Ohio State, USC and Florida State to represent his home state. Roughly 25 months later, he decided to transfer to Oregon, so what happened?
Perich immediately lived up to his hype as a true freshman. He finished the 2024 season with 46 total tackles, five interceptions, and more than 500 yards as a punt and kick returner combined. He was named first-team All-Big Ten, and many viewed him as one of the top freshmen in the entire sport.
The hype grew even more before the 2025 season. He debuted a split practice jersey during spring ball, and Minnesota teased an offensive role for Perich as a sophomore. He became the talk of the town, and he was acting like it.
When asked in July if he grew up watching college football, he responded saying, "I would just skip through college if I could and just gone straight to the Vikings, but you've got to do your three years, and I am willing to do it."
He looked like a superstar, he was being covered like a superstar and he was acting like a superstar. But his production was simply not at a superstar level in 2025. He had 23 missed tackles, which was 17 more than his mark as a true freshman; he muffed a pivotal punt in the Cal game, and his offensive role resulted in just seven receptions for 89 yards, most of which came in the bowl game against New Mexico.
After an objectively disappointing 2025 season, he opted to hit the transfer portal and join Big Ten superpower Oregon, which was the type of program and opportunity he turned down as a high school recruit 24 months earlier.
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It has been nearly two weeks since Perich initially revealed his plans to enter the transfer portal, and there has been no public comment from him, P.J. Fleck or the Gophers football team. It feels like a rather abrupt end to a career that once looked like it would be historic at the University of Minnesota.
Was his decision because of money? Did he want a chance to play in the College Football Playoff? Or did his time at Minnesota just reach a breaking point? We might never know the real answer, but that's the modern world of college athletics.
It shouldn't come as a huge surprise that Perich wanted to transfer to a program like Oregon. They play on a much bigger stage than a program like Minnesota, and they have substantially more to offer, financially. It also shouldn't come as a surprise that Gophers fans are angry; they have every right to be.
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