The action during the college football transfer portal isn’t as dramatic as the winter window, but notable player movements still occurred. Teams like Tennessee and UCLA made headlines by effectively trading quarterbacks. California faced turmoil with many players leaving amid internal strife.

Winners:

• Oklahoma: Brent Venables is actively enhancing his roster, securing players that can bring much-needed offensive upgrades.
• Penn State: Just before the portal’s closure, they landed standout wide receiver Trebor Pena to bolster their attacking options.

Losers:

• Cal: Suffered a mass exodus of players, with five running backs leaving, creating significant holes in their roster.
• Syracuse: Besides Pena’s departure, notable defensive player Maraad Watson exited the program as well.

The tumultuous environment in college football calls for a reevaluation as teams adjust to the new realities brought by the transfer portal.