That includes Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola, who is set to visit Oregon, according to On3<\/a>. Raiola\u2019s recruitment has played out slowly and quietly so far, but could ramp up with the Ducks out of the College Football Playoff.<\/p>\n Oregon QB Dante Moore hasn\u2019t made his NFL Draft decision yet. It\u2019s plausible that Raiola could even redshirt a seasons behind Moore if he decides to go to Oregon and Moore returns to to school. Raiola has two seasons of eligibility remaining.<\/p>\n If Moore goes to the NFL Draft, Raiola would presumably be Oregon\u2019s starting QB in 2026.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Former Florida QB DJ Lagway, is reportedly still talking to other schools<\/a>, according to ESPN\u2019s Pete Thamel, even after verbally committing to Baylor on Thursday. Ole Miss is one of the schools with reported interest.<\/p>\n There\u2019s more clarity with Washington QB Demond Williams, who announced he\u2019s returning to the school<\/a> two days after trying to enter the transfer portal. His return to UW ended a drama-filled couple of days.<\/p>\n Like Raiola, Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt is yet to make a decision. He\u2019s visiting Miami over the weekend.<\/p>\n We’ll be keeping track of all the notable names who are changing schools in the space below as college football prepares for its biggest transfer frenzy yet. The transfer portal will close on Jan. 16.<\/p>\n Live136 updates Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n LSU has added a quarterback through the transfer portal. It just may not be the QB college football fans were expecting.<\/p>\n Elon QB Landen Clark is transferring to the Tigers ahead of the 2026 season. Clark had 29 total touchdowns in 2025 at the FCS level.<\/p>\n Lane Kiffin has had success with QBs making the jump to the top level of college football. Just look at Trinidad Chambliss. The former Ferris State QB took over as Ole Miss\u2019 starter after Austin Simmons\u2019 injury and ended up finishing 8th in the Heisman voting.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n Wake Forest former quarterback Deshawn Purdie will transfer to Liberty, according to CBS Sports Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer.<\/a><\/p>\n Purdie threw for 618 yards, 6 touchdowns and 3 interceptions and had two starts at Wake Forest last season. Purdie spent a season at Charlotte before transferring to Wake Forest last season.<\/p>\n Jason Owens<\/p>\n Former Penn State tight end Luke Reynolds is transferring to Virginia Tech, where he\u2019ll reunite with head coach James Franklin, ESPN reports. Per On3<\/a>, Reynolds is the No. 3 tight end in the transfer portal.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n SMU transfer running back Chris Johnson Jr. will stay in the ACC after committing to Clemson<\/a>. While Johnson is not related to the former Tennessee Titans running back, Johnson will bring speed to the Tigers\u2019 backfield.<\/p>\n Last season, Johnson had 479 yards and 4 touchdowns on 67 carries. Johnson spent two seasons at the University of Miami before transferring to SMU.<\/p>\n Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n After missing out on Cam Coleman, Texas A&M was able to pick up Alabama transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton.<\/a><\/p>\n La<\/a>st season, Horton caught 42 catches for 511 yards and a team-high 8 touchdowns. Horton spent three seasons at Miami before he transferred to Alabama last season.<\/p>\n Criss Partee<\/p>\n Oregon Ducks tight end Vander Ploog has plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Ploog did not play in 2025 but was a four-star recruit out of California for the 2025 class. He was the No. 11-ranked tight end and No. 208 overall prospect out of high school.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n Fowler-Nicolosi has extensive starting experience for the Rams.<\/a> He was the team\u2019s starter in 2023 and 2024 before starting the first three games of the 2025 season.<\/p>\n He\u2019ll likely back up Bryce Underwood with the Wolverines.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n Former Colorado and Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden is heading to Memphis.<\/p>\n Hayden played two seasons at Ohio State before spending the past two seasons at Colorado. He has 264 career carries for 1,185 yards and eight touchdowns. Five of those came in his freshman season at Ohio State in 2022. He rushed 70 times for 326 yards and a score over 10 games for the Buffaloes in 2025.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n CJ Baxter is staying in the SEC as he\u2019s committing to Kentucky, per On3.<\/a><\/p>\n The former Texas RB rushed 54 times for 196 yards across eight games in 2025. He played in just one game in 2024, but rushed 138 times for 659 yards and five scores as a freshman in 2023.<\/p>\n Criss Partee<\/p>\n Baylor quarterback transfer Walker White has signed with Central Arkansas. Walker began his college career at Auburn and was the No. 41-ranked QB in the class of 2024. He\u2019s also an Arkansas native.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n Former NC State RB Hollywood Smothers\u2019 commitment to Alabama did not last long. He\u2019s flipped to Texas.<\/a><\/p>\n Sun, January 11, 2026 at 10:23 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n Former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman announced he has committed to transfer to the Texas Longhorns<\/a>.<\/p>\n Coleman was the top player in On3\u2019s transfer portal rankings<\/a> and was courted by Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Alabama, in addition to the Longhorns. He caught 56 passes for 708 yards and five touchdowns with Auburn last season.<\/p>\n Coleman will give Texas quarterback Arch Manning another top weapon next season alongside receiver Ryan Wingo.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n Knight is a former five-star recruit and was the No. 25 player in the class of 2025.<\/a><\/p>\n Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n Former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is expected to visit Oregon, according to On3\u2019s Pete Nakos<\/a>.<\/p>\n Current Ducks quarterback Dante Moore told reporters after a Peach Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal loss Friday night that he\u2019s still deciding between returning to Oregon and declaring for the NFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n Moore has been projected as a top-two quarterback in this year\u2019s draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sat, January 10, 2026 at 12:55 PM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n Offensive tackle Lance Heard is headed to Kentucky, which will be his third difference SEC team after he previously played for LSU and Tennessee.<\/p>\n Heard is the No. 2 tackle in On3\u2019s transfer portal rankings<\/a> and No. 20 player overall. 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