Summary
James Madison University's football team is losing all 11 starting players from its College Football Playoff season. This is due to players graduating or transferring to other schools. The transfer portal is a significant factor in this, as it allows players to switch schools more easily.
Key Facts
- James Madison's football team lost all 11 starters from its College Football Playoff season.
- The transfer portal is a system that allows college players to transfer schools more easily.
- The team's head coach, Bob Chesney, left to work at UCLA.
- Their quarterback, Alonza Barnett III, is transferring to a larger program.
- Over 80% of players expected to be part of the 2026 season will leave.
- The transfer portal officially opens on January 2, 2026.
- James Madison is attempting to improve its ability to attract and retain players through NIL (name, image, likeness) opportunities.
