3 hours ago3 hr Moderator No. A compressed Jan. 2–16 window is fueling fast moves and bigger deals. Here's what each position costs this cycleThe college football transfer portal will officially open Jan. 2 and with it should come a flurry of activity, big-money deals and roster transformations. There is more pressure than ever this time around with the spring portal period disbanded in favor of a sole winter period that runs from Jan. 2 through Jan. 16. It's why this year's winter portal could resemble what we see with NFL free agency with many of the best options coming off the board quickly for big money deals. "People are going to spend out of the gate -- like immediately -- your top guys, your best guys, are going to go quick," said a Big Ten general manager. "Then it's the rest of them that are asking for money, but at some point they're going to come down a little bit because the money has already been spent."
3 hours ago3 hr No. Transfer portal player rankings:https://247sports.com/season/2026-football/transferportaltop/ Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by OregonDucks
3 hours ago3 hr No. I read somewhere that since Campbell went to PSU ISU the portal has left them high and dry of players.
1 hour ago1 hr No. There is an interesting column in The Athletic that describes the process behind portal management. It is an interview with the Nebraska "general manager" but the principles apply for most programs.
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