Switch season is in full swing in college football as soon as once more.
The portal formally opened Monday, Dec. 9 and can shut on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Gamers on groups that compete within the inaugural 12-team Faculty Soccer Playoff and later bowl video games will probably be allowed to enter an extra five-day switch portal window in January after the portal closes.
Let’s check out the gamers who’re testing the waters and transferring.
Cal QB Fernando Mendoza to Indiana
Indiana has its Kurtis Rourke alternative. It secured the dedication of former Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza on Christmas Eve, ESPN reported. Mendoza, who has two seasons of eligibility remaining, had a powerful sophomore season for a .500 Cal group. He threw for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Mendoza was considered as one of many prime quarterbacks within the switch portal because of his play in 2024.
Rice OT Ethan Onianwa to Ohio State
Simply days after its first-round CFP win, Ohio State picked up one other main victory within the switch portal. Ethan Onianwa, extensively considered one of many prime offensive tackles within the portal, dedicated to Ohio State. Onianwa was considered by some scouts as a possible Spherical 2 choose within the 2025 NFL Draft, FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman wrote for The Athletic. As an alternative, he’ll be a part of an Ohio State squad that’s anticipated to lose a few standouts on its offensive line within the NFL Draft this offseason.
Penn State QB Beau Pribula to Missouri
Former Nittany Lions backup quarterback Beau Pribula confirmed on Instagram earlier stories that he would switch to Missouri. He’ll be in line to interchange three-year starter Brady Cook dinner, the Tigers’ outgoing senior quarterback. Lower than per week earlier than Penn State’s first playoff recreation, it came upon it could be with out Pribula, who entered the portal on Sunday, Dec. 15, saying he had to enter at the time he did due to the brevity of the window. Pribula was used comparatively usually as a backup quarterback. He had 35 passing makes an attempt and 38 rushes this season, together with 9 complete touchdowns. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Virginia QB Anthony Colandrea to UNLV
Colandrea posted on Instagram that he is dedicated to UNLV, weeks after he introduced his intention to enter the transfer portal. The sophomore began the primary 11 video games of the season for Virginia earlier than being benched in its regular-season finale with bowl eligibility on the road. Colandrea joins new UNLV coach Dan Mullen, who labored with quarterbacks like Tim Tebow Dak Prescott at earlier stops.
Georgia Tech WR Eric Singleton Jr. to Auburn
Prime switch portal goal Singleton, who led Georgia Tech in receiving every of the previous two seasons, is on his option to Auburn, the varsity introduced. Singleton was rated because the No. 3 participant within the portal and the highest receiver by 247Sports. He had 56 catches for 754 yards and three touchdowns final season. That adopted a freshman yr when he produced 714 yards and 6 scores on 48 catches.
Washington State QB John Mateer to Oklahoma
Mateer announced on social media that he is transferring Oklahoma, the place he’ll reunite with Ben Arbuckle. OU employed Arbuckle, the previous Washington State OC, for a similar position. Mateer will take over for Jackson Arnold, who transferred to Auburn.
Washington State coach Jake Dickert spoke extremely of Mateer, telling reporters on Dec. 16, “I feel he’ll be the very best participant within the nation subsequent yr.”
Mateer turned the starter this season after the Cougars‘ earlier quarterback, Cam Ward, transferred to Miami. The redshirt sophomore threw for 3,139 yards and completed within the prime 10 within the nation in landing passes (29) and passer ranking (164.09). He additionally ran for 826 yards and 15 touchdowns.
USC WR Duce Robinson to Florida State
Robinson, a sophomore receiver who additionally performed on USC’s baseball group, is headed to Florida State, per ESPN. The Seminoles completed 2-10 this season, however have since employed Gus Malzahn as their new OC and introduced in quarterback Thomas Castellanos by the portal. Robinson was 247Sports’ highest-rated tight finish within the class of 2023 and the highest-rated recruit from his residence state of Arizona. He hauled in 23 passes for 396 yards and 5 touchdowns this season for the Trojans. The 6-foot-6 Robinson has two years of eligibility remaining.
Duke QB Maalik Murphy to Oregon State
The previous four-star quarterback recruit spent the 2024 season at Duke, which he transferred to after one season at Texas, the place Murphy was behind starter Quinn Ewers and probably Arch Manning shifting ahead. Murphy totaled 2,933 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 133.5 passer ranking, whereas finishing 60.3% of his passes. The Blue Devils went 9-3 this season with Murphy, who joins a Beavers program that went 5-7 of their first season underneath head coach Trent Bray.
Liberty QB Kaidon Salter to Colorado
The Buffs ought to have an fascinating quarterback competitors to interchange Shedeur Sanders in 2025. They’ve reportedly landed Salter, who beforehand performed at Liberty and was among the best non-power convention QBs over the past couple of seasons. He is thrown for five,887 yards and 56 touchdowns to go together with 2,013 yards and 21 dashing touchdowns over his faculty profession. Salter gained the 2023 Conference USA MVP when he led Liberty to the Fiesta Bowl. Salter’s dedication comes just some weeks after Class of 2025 four-star quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis dedicated to Colorado, seemingly pitting the 2 in opposition to each other for the beginning job in Boulder subsequent season.
USC WR Zachariah Branch and S Zion Branch
USC’s Department brothers are getting into the portal, ESPN reported on Dec. 17. Zachariah Department, who was one of many prime general recruits within the Class of 2023, was a star as a freshman, incomes freshman All-American honors and first-team All-American honors for his work as a returner. He had 47 receptions for 503 yards and a landing as a large receiver this previous season. Zion Department, who dedicated to USC as a four-star recruit as a part of the Class of 2022, has recorded 41 profession complete tackles and a pressured fumble in 14 profession video games. The brothers are anticipated to proceed to play collectively, in response to ESPN.
Alabama QB Dylan Lonergan to Boston College
Lonergan, a former four-star recruit, has dedicated to Boston Faculty after two seasons at Alabama, ESPN reported on Dec. 17. Lonergan was initially recruited to Alabama by BC head coach Invoice O’Brien, the previous Tide offensive coordinator. Lonergan appeared in simply three video games for the Crimson Tide, throwing a mixed eight passes. He was a Prime 100 recruit in 2023.
Holy Cross OL Christo Kelly to North Carolina
Invoice Belichick has landed his first dedication out of the switch portal since taking the job at UNC, as Kelly has announced his intent to play for the NFL legend. Kelly, a 6-foot-4, 305-pounder, has been Holy Cross’ beginning heart for the final two seasons. He was named to the All-Patriot League first group final season. Late final week, Belichick acquired a serious win when four-star QB Bryce Baker introduced that he would stick together with his dedication to UNC.
Alabama DT Jehiem Oatis to Colorado
Days after Travis Hunter gained the Heisman Trophy, Colorado coach Deion Sanders scored one other win when the 6-foot-5, 320-pound Oatis dedicated to the Buffs, as he told ESPN. The defensive deal with performed extensively in his first two years at Alabama however determined to switch earlier this season when his enjoying time decreased. In 29 video games for the Crimson Tide, Oatis totaled 57 tackles, three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and 5 passes defended.
Stanford QB Ashton Daniels to Auburn
Daniels, who began 9 video games this season for Stanford, confirmed to On3 that he’s transferring to Auburn. In 11 appearances this season, he threw for 1,700 yards, 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Daniels additionally led the Cardinal in dashing with 148 carries for 669 yards and added three touchdowns on the bottom. The junior has one yr of eligibility left, with a redshirt out there as effectively. The Tigers additionally landed Oklahoma switch quarterback Jackson Arnold on this cycle.
Western Kentucky QB TJ Finley to Tulane
Finley will probably be enjoying his sixth season at Tulane, according to On3. He beforehand performed for LSU, Auburn and Texas State. Finley was named the WKU starter earlier this season, however he was sidelined with a leg harm in early September and by no means regained his spot. In three video games, he threw for 490 yards, one landing and two interceptions. Tulane misplaced beginning quarterback Darian Mensah, who transferred to Duke.
Texas Tech WR Micah Hudson to Texas A&M
Hudson, who introduced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 1, is headed for Texas A&M, he told On3. Hudson was the Twenty fifth-ranked general prospect within the 2024 recruiting class however had an underwhelming freshman season. He has three seasons of eligibility left.
Georgia CB Julian Humphrey to Texas A&M
Humphrey, a third-year sophomore, is staying within the SEC. On Dec. 15, he committed to Texas A&M. The Houston native initially announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 1, earlier than Georgia performed within the SEC Championship Recreation. Humphrey was one of many Bulldogs‘ starters for the primary 10 video games of the season earlier than being benched.
Michigan RB Cole Cabana to Minnesota
Cabana, a sophomore operating again from Dexter, Michigan, announced his commitment to Minnesota on Sunday, Dec. 15. The previous four-star recruit has struggled with accidents and enjoying time in his two seasons with Michigan. Cabana completed his Michigan profession with simply two carries for six yards, each of which got here in 2023. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
USC QB Miller Moss to Louisville
Moss is transferring to Louisville, according to ESPN. The junior signal-caller began USC’s first 9 video games this season earlier than being benched. Throughout stated video games, Moss totaled 2,555 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, 9 interceptions and a 135.1 passer ranking, whereas finishing 64.4% of his passes. Moss joins a Louisville group that is 8-4 this season.
Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold to Auburn
Arnold is off to Auburn, according to ESPN. Final season, Arnold made 10 begins, totaling 1,421 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns, three interceptions and a 124.8 passer ranking, whereas finishing 62.6% of his passes. He additionally rushed for 444 yards and three touchdowns. The Tigers are coming off a 5-7 season.
Orji has entered the switch portal. Having performed in 20 video games with three begins for the Wolverines, Orji’s transfer comes because the Wolverines welcome five-star recruit Bryce Underwood. He has two years of remaining eligibility.
Boise State QB Malachi Nelson enters portal
After spending this previous season at Boise State and the 2023 season with USC, Nelson is getting into the switch portal as soon as once more, per ESPN. Nelson threw simply 17 passes this season with the Broncos, who’re the No. 3 seed within the CFP.
Boston College QB Thomas Castellanos to Florida State
Castellanos, who announced his intention to hit the transfer portal on Nov. 14, has discovered a brand new residence. He formally signed with FSU on Dec 13. Castellanos was Boston Faculty’s starter this yr till he misplaced his job to Grayson James with three video games left within the season. The 5-foot-9 Georgia native began 20 video games for the Eagles over the previous two seasons, throwing for 3,614 yards and 33 touchdowns. He additionally ran for 1,307 yards and 15 scores. FSU went 2-10 and struggled with accidents and poor play at quarterback this season. The Seminoles employed Gus Malzahn, Castellanos’ one-time coach at UCF, as their new OC.
Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman to Houston
Weigman, a extremely touted recruit within the Class of 2022, introduced his commitment to Houston on Dec. 11. Weigman started the season because the Aggies‘ starter, however accidents and inconsistent play led to Marcel Reed taking up at QB. The redshirt sophomore went 9-4 in two seasons at Texas A&M, together with a 4-1 document this yr. In six complete video games in 2024, he threw for 819 yards and three scores, whereas additionally tossing 5 interceptions. Houston went 4-8 in 2024 and began Donovan Smith and Zeon Chriss at quarterback.
Tulane QB Darian Mensah to Duke
Tulane’s rising star signal-caller is off to Duke, according to ESPN. In what was the redshirt freshman’s first season underneath heart, Mensah led the Green Wave to a 9-3 document and an AAC Championship Recreation berth. Mensah totaled 2,723 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, six interceptions and a 166.7 passer ranking this season, whereas finishing 65.9% of his passes. Mensah’s passer ranking and completion share led the AAC. He replaces outgoing quarterback Maalik Murphy, who has guided Duke to a 9-3 mark this season.
Van Dyke is getting into the portal once more, ESPN reported on Dec. 9. He arrived at Wisconsin forward of the 2024 season after transferring from Miami (Fla.), the place he gained ACC Rookie of the 12 months in 2021. Wisconsin hoped Van Dyke would convey stability to its quarterback place, however his 2024 season got here to an finish after two-plus video games when he tore his ACL in Week 3. Van Dyke has yet one more season of eligibility remaining.
Brown introduced his intention to enter the switch portal in a social media post on Dec. 8, saying he intends to stick with the Buckeyes by the CFP. Brown misplaced a detailed QB competitors to Kyle McCord in 2023 and was relegated to a again seat once more when the Buckeyes introduced in Kansas State switch Will Howard for 2024. For 2025, Ohio State has a crowded quarterback room that features Julian Sayin, who was the top-rated recruit nationally within the 2024 class.
McNamara is on the transfer once more, saying that he plans to enter the transfer portal when it formally opens. This may mark the second time that McNamara has entered the portal. He transferred to Iowa from Michigan following the 2022 season. Iowa hoped McNamara would elevate its offense, however he tore his ACL 5 video games into the 2023 season. He struggled in 2024, throwing for simply 1,017 yards, six touchdowns and 5 interceptions in eight video games. He missed the group’s closing 4 video games of the season. McNamara beforehand helped Michigan win the Massive Ten in 2021 earlier than shedding the beginning job to J.J. McCarthy the next yr.
The Wolverines‘ main wideout in 2024 is planning to depart, he announced on Dec. 3. Morris paced all Michigan receivers with 23 catches for 248 yards and two touchdowns, although he ranked behind tight finish Colston Loveland in every class. These aren’t massive numbers, however Michigan averaged simply 133.6 yards per recreation (No. 130 within the nation) because it struggled to discover a QB to interchange McCarthy, Morris’ highschool teammate. He has one yr of eligibility remaining.
FIU WR Eric Rivers
Rivers introduced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 1. Rivers was statistically among the best vast receivers within the nation in 2024, ending fourth in receiving yards (1,172) and receiving touchdowns (12).
North Carolina State WR Kevin Concepcion
The gifted NC State vast receiver introduced his intention to enter the switch portal on Dec. 1. Concepcion gained ACC Rookie of the 12 months and was named a freshman All-American in 2023.
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