Summary
The college football transfer portal will open on January 2, 2026, allowing players with NCAA eligibility to change teams within a 15-day window. Over 1,300 players are expected to participate, including notable quarterbacks and other key players.
Key Facts
- The transfer portal is a 15-day period where college football players can change teams.
- It starts on January 2, 2026, just after the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
- Players need remaining eligibility and must meet academic standards to transfer.
- Over 1,300 players aim to transfer, including several top quarterbacks.
- Schools are not required to keep scholarships open for players who enter the portal.
- Between January 2 and December 15, 2026, teams can negotiate with players in the portal.
- More than $100 million might be spent on player signings during this period.
