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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 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.<\/p>\n Live169 updatesWed, January 14, 2026 at 11:50 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n The college football transfer portal is open through Friday, but we have a pretty good idea of which teams have done well and which teams still have to fill some needs before spring practices.<\/p>\n Here are Nick Bromberg\u2019s winners and losers so far<\/a>, and here\u2019s a recap of everything you need to know<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n There is \u201cgrowing concern\u201d from Duke that QB Darian Mensah could enter the transfer portal on Friday, according to CBS Sports.<\/a><\/p>\n Mensah previously committed to Duke for a second season after coming over from Tulane. Programs like Ole Miss, Tennessee and Miami have been looking for experienced quarterback options and haven\u2019t added one in the portal so far. Could one of them \u2014 or another school \u2014 be chasing after Mensah?<\/p>\n Fri, January 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n The Buckeyes have another weapon for Julian Sayin for next season as LSU\u2019s Kyle Parker has committed to Columbus.<\/p>\n The sophomore had 31 catches for 330 yards and 4 TDs for LSU this past season.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n North Carolina safety Greg Smith was in the transfer portal, but he\u2019s staying in Chapel Hill. He had 25 tackles and an interception in his first year at UNC a season ago.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n Per On3<\/a>, Unmanmielen is expected to enter the portal before it closes. He was one of Ole Miss\u2019 best players in 2025 with nine sacks and 13 tackles for loss.<\/p>\n Criss Partee<\/p>\n Ohio State has landed a commitment from former Florida running back Ja’Kobi Jackson, according to CBS Sports.<\/p>\n Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n The (official) recruitment of former Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton can commence, as he\u2019s officially in the transfer portal, according to CBS.<\/a><\/p>\n And it seems to already be picking up speed. Texas is expected to land a visit from Seaton, per On3\u2019s Pete Nakos<\/a>.<\/p>\n Seaton, who was a five-star prospect and the Rivals industry ranking\u2019s top-rated offensive tackle in the 2024 recruiting class, started 22 games at left tackle for Colorado over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n Dante Moore\u2019s return to Oregon and Dylan Raiola\u2019s arrival as a transfer are having ripple effects on the Oregon depth chart.<\/p>\n Freshman signee Bryson Beaver, the No. 13 QB in the class of 2026, is entering the transfer portal, according to On3<\/a>. Beaver signed with the Ducks in the December early signing period.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n The Hoosiers have signed Wisconsin guard Joe Brunner, according to CBS<\/a>. Brunner is a two-year starter for the Badgers and is another add to another stellar transfer class for Indiana.<\/p>\n Wed, January 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n Not transfer news per se, but Oregon\u2019s Dante Moore has announced he\u2019s coming back for one more year in Eugene.<\/p>\n The Ducks had added Dylan Raiola in the portal, so Raiola will likely back up Moore next season before becoming Oregon\u2019s starter in 2027.<\/p>\n Wed, January 14, 2026 at 9:19 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n Lane Kiffin has added yet another quarterback to his roster in Baton Rouge. This time it\u2019s a developmental prospect who was a top-end recruit out of high school.<\/p>\n Longstreet only played spot duty in four games during his one season at USC, but was listed as the No. 7 quarterback in the portal by On3<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wed, January 14, 2026 at 9:13 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n The Yellow Jackets have added one of the biggest names left in the transfer portal, getting a commitment from Michigan transfer RB Justice Haynes.<\/p>\n Haynes ran for 857 yards and 10 TDs at a 7.1 yard-per-carry clip for the Wolverines this season. He was leading the Big Ten in rushing before suffering a foot injury in October that sidelined him for the season.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n Hill had nine sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss as a freshman in 2025.<\/p>\n Nick Bromberg<\/p>\n Why add one transfer QB when you can add two? Just days after former Mizzou QB Beau Pribula committed to the Cavaliers, Pitt\u2019s Eli Holstein did the same.<\/a><\/p>\n Jack Baer<\/p>\n TJ Finley is on to his seventh school. The former LSU, Auburn, Texas State, Western Kentucky, Tulane and Georgia State quarterback has committed to Incarnate Word, according to CBS Sports. He turns 24 in March.<\/p>\n Jack Baer<\/p>\n Utah cornerback Smith Snowden, one of the top defensive backs in the transfer portal, announced his commitment to Michigan on Tuesday. You can probably guess what drew him to Ann Arbor.<\/p>\n Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n![\"Nick](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768593129_986_dims.jpeg\"\/)
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