2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: A Deep Dive into Movement and Trends
The 2026 college football transfer portal is in full swing, reshaping rosters across the nation. As of today, January 26, 2026, a significant wave of players have entered their names into the portal, seeking new opportunities and contributing to a dynamic shift in the landscape of FBS and FCS football. This tracker, compiled by SuperWest Sports Staff, provides a comprehensive overview of these movements, detailing player positions, star ratings from 247Sports, and their destinations.
Portal Windows and Key Dates
The primary transfer portal window for the 2025-26 academic year opened on January 2nd and closed on January 16th, representing a consolidated period replacing multiple previous windows. A notable exception applies to players from College Football Playoff (CFP) national title teams, who were granted an additional five days – from January 20th to January 24th – to consider their options. Furthermore, a new 15-day window is triggered if a coach departs a program after January 2nd, beginning five days after a new coach is hired. This creates a degree of ongoing roster volatility throughout the offseason.
Dominant Programs in Transfer Activity
Early analysis reveals significant activity among several programs. Colorado leads the nation with 29 players entering the portal, while Washington State has seen 27 players depart. On the receiving end, Colorado and USC are the biggest beneficiaries, bringing in 1 and 15 players respectively. A detailed breakdown of transfers in and out by program is provided in the table at the end of this article.
Notable Transfers and Emerging Trends
Several high-profile players have already made their moves. Sam Leavitt, a five-star quarterback, has committed to Arizona State, signaling a potential boost to the Sun Devils’ offensive firepower. On the defensive side, several four-star linebackers, including Cade Uluave (Cal) and Ben Perry (UCLA), are poised to make immediate impacts at their new schools.
A closer look at the data reveals several emerging trends. The Pac-12, despite its recent realignment, remains a hotbed of transfer activity, with Oregon, Oregon State, and Washington all heavily involved. Programs in the Mountain West Conference, such as Boise State and San Jose State, are also actively utilizing the portal to bolster their rosters.
A Detailed Look at Player Movement
Below is a comprehensive list of players who have entered the transfer portal as of today, categorized by position and star rating:
- Quarterbacks: Cutter Boley (Kentucky to ASU), Tristan Ti’a (Ore State), Gabarri Johnson (Ore State), Dermaricus Davis (Hawai’i), Ajani Sheppard (WSU), Brendan Zurbrugg (Utah), Luke Weaver (Hawai’i), Kaleb Annett (Boise St), Ryan Staub (Colorado), Jaxon Potter (WSU), EJ Caminong (Cal).
- Running Backs: Leo Pulalasi (WSU), Travon Pankey (WSU), Raleek Brown (ASU), Salahadin Allah (Ore State), Devin Green (Utah), Brandon High Jr. (Cal), Dallan Hayden (Colorado), Terron Kellman (Wyoming), Lloyd Avant (CSU), Harry Dalton III (USC), Bryan Jackson (USC), Justin Marshall (CSU), Patrick Broadway II (Wyoming), Adam Mohammed (Washington).
- Wide Receivers: Kam Perry (Miami (OH) to Colorado), Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio (Nevada), Daz James (Cal), Ezavier Staples (UCLA), Kwazi Gilmer (UCLA), Noble Johnson (ASU), Jadyn Marshall (UCLA), Justius Lowe (Oregon), Cameron Weir (WSU), Carter Pabst (WSU), Audric Harris (Washington), Omarion Miller (Colorado), Jackson Harris (Hawai’i), Jaylen Webb (Boise St), Armani Winfield (CSU), Dre’lon Miller (Colorado), DJ Jordan (USC), Scooter Jackson (UCLA), Chris Durr Jr. (Wyoming).
- Tight Ends: Richi Anderson (Fresno St), Tucker Kelleher (BYU), Jack Pedersen (UCLA), Aiden Valdez (New Mexico), Jett Carpenter (Nevada), Walker Lyons (USC), Arthur Ban (SDSU).
- Offensive Linemen: Denaris DeRosa (SJSU), Tyler Keinath (Boise St), Sione Hingano (BYU), Leon Bell (Cal), Carde Smith (Colorado), Sean Na’a (ASU), Davit Boyajyan (Washington), Christian Martin (CSU), Tanner Morley (CSU), Hall Schmidt (Boise St), JJ Talo (Boise St), Lucas Samsula (Wyoming), Jack Leyrer (Stanford), Micah Banuelos (USC), Eyitayo Omoginugbon (Boise St), Zander Esty (Ore State), Ryan Berger (Ore State), Keyon Cox (Ore State), Adam Hawkes (Ore State), Alexander McPherson (Colorado).
- Defensive Linemen: Kodi Cornelius (SDSU), Dennious Jackson (CSU), Isaac Terrell (WSU), Jireh Moe (SJSU), Dallas Vakalahi (Utah), Sidney Dupuy (SDSU), Tiumalu Afalava (SDSU), A.J. Fuimaono (UCLA), Daveion Harley (Cal), Donovan Fitzmaurice (WSU), Jarra Anderson (Arizona), Ike Okafor (Cal), Gavriel Lightfoot (Colorado), Tyler Brown (Colorado), Chancellor Owens (Arizona), Keanu Williams (UCLA), Tunmise Adeleye (UNLV), Jayden Tuia (Ore State), Ed’Mari Binion (CSU), Jeheim Oatis (Colorado), Bryce Butler (Washington), Jeremiah Shelby (Air Force), Javion Kinnard (CSU), Carlon Jones (USC), Matai Tagoa’i (USC), Caden Branston (CSU), Devan Thompkins (USC).
- Linebackers: Cade Uluave (Cal), Jordan Shuler (Air Force), Eze Osondu (Cal), Kaden Cook (Cal), Ryan McCulloch (Cal), Harrison Taggart (Cal), Luke Ferrelli (Cal), Nate Burrell (Cal), Owen Long (CSU), Jeremiah Tuiileila (SDSU), Deven Bryant (Washington), Garrison Madden (USC), Austin Harnetiaux (Nevada), Anthony Palano (WSU), Jovan Clark (WSU), Abe Jager (USU), Javan Robinson (ASU), Chase Martin (Boise St), Justin Taylor (Wyoming), Enock Sibomana (Wyoming), Hayden Hanks (Boise St), Shaun Myers (Colorado), Mantrez Walker (Colorado).
- Defensive Backs: Jalil Tucker (Ore State to WSU), Andrew Powdrell (UNLV), Kingston Lopa (Oregon), Daylen Austin (Oregon), Smith Snowden (Utah), Nikhil Webb Walker (Colorado), Nikko Klemm (ASU), Trillion Sorrell (WSU), Kyle Carpenter (Colorado), LaTristan Thompson (Utah), Tao Johnson (Utah), Jamir Benjamin (UCLA), Braden Pegan (USU), Zechariah Sample (ASU), Noah King (Colorado), Teon Parks (Colorado), DJ McKinney (Colorado), Deliyon Freeman (Hawai’i), Jeremy Naborne-Owens (CSU), Dyson McCutcheon (Washington), Jaylen Moson (Utah), Tyrese Boss (Wyoming), Markie Grant (Wyoming), Tavain Coleman (Colorado), Sione Laulea (Oregon), Jonathan Maldonado (Nevada), Isiah Chala (Fresno St), Jaxon Barton (Nevada), Stacy Bey (Arizona), TJ Branch (Colorado), Jayden Davis (Fresno St), Chris Jackson (CSU), Kaden Anderson (Wyoming), Gio Kafentzis (USU), Chance Harrison (CSU), Dorian Thomas (New Mexico), Braden Keith (Colorado), Marcus McKenzie (BYU), Corey Thompson Jr. (USU), Henry Hasselbeck (UCLA), Owen Chambliss (SDSU), Aiden Valdez (New Mexico), Justin Taylor (Wyoming).
- Special Teams: Adlai Lounsbury (WSU), Joseph McGinnis II (ASU), Dylan Black (Ore State), Dominic Diaz (Air Force), Jarrett Reeser (Boise St), Billy Gowers (Hawai’i), Carter Brown (USU), Ashton Wolff (CSU), Lucas Conti (UNLV), Paki Finau (Washington), Michael Kern (Cal), Brady Kopetz (Colorado), Max Lantzsch (New Mexico).
Looking Ahead
The transfer portal continues to evolve, and its impact on college football is undeniable. As teams navigate these changes, strategic roster management and a keen understanding of player movement will be crucial for success. Fans and analysts alike will be closely monitoring these developments as we approach the 2026 season.
Totals by Program
| Program | Transfers Out | Transfers In |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 29 | 1 |
| WSU | 27 | 1 |
| CSU | 26 | – |
| Ore State | 23 | – |
| Cal | 22 | – |
| SDSU | 20 | – |
| Nevada | 19 | – |
| ASU | 16 | 1 |
| UCLA | 16 | – |
| USC | 15 | 1 |
| Boise St | 14 | – |
| Utah | 13 | – |
| Washington | 12 | – |
| Wyoming | 12 | – |
| BYU | 10 | – |
| Arizona | 9 | – |
| Fresno St | 9 | – |
| Oregon | 8 | – |
| USU | 8 | – |
| SJSU | 8 | – |
| Hawai’i | 7 | – |
| New Mexico | 7 | – |
| UNLV | 7 | – |
| Stanford | 4 | – |
| Air Force | 3 | – |
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