2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Texas Tech, Indiana Land Standout QBs

The college football coaching carousel has already taken us for a wild ride, which could lead us to an even more chaotic transfer portal cycle.

Unlike the last few years, though, the transfer portal didn't officially open for all players until Jan. 2, as the NCAA approved to only have one transfer portal window this offseason. This portal will run through Jan. 16. 

Throughout the last several weeks, some players have been either declaring their intention or letting word of their intentions to enter the portal leak out. 

Let's take a look at some of the top players who entered the transfer portal and their landing spots:

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Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby

Weeks after entering the transfer portal in mid-December, Sorsby has reportedly made his decision.

Sorsby, the top available player in the portal, will remain in school after committing to Texas Tech. His decision came after a "48-hour visit flurry that included visits to Tech and LSU," per ESPN; Sorsby also weighed the possibility of the 2026 NFL Draft prior to Sunday's news.

Sorsby helped Cincinnati have a surprise rise early in the 2025 season, leading the Bearcats to a 7-1 start before finishing 7-5. Sorsby had 36 total touchdowns in 2025, showing strong ability as a dual-threat quarterback.

TCU QB Josh Hoover Commits to Indiana

Indiana has landed another standout quarterback in the transfer portal. Josh Hoover will commit to Indiana, ESPN reported. Hoover will almost assuredly be Indiana's starting quarterback next season as Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is projected by many to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hoover was viewed as one of the top few quarterbacks in the transfer portal as he's expected to be the active leader in passing yards and touchdown passes in college football when the 2026 season arrives. 

Iowa State QB Rocco Becht Commits to Penn State 

Rocco Becht is following head coach Matt Campbell to Penn State. The quarterback has committed to the Nittany Lions, he told ESPN. Becht had been Iowa State's primary starting quarterback since 2023. The soon-to-be redshirt senior has averaged 3,069.7 passing yards, 21.3 passing touchdowns, 8.7 interceptions and a 141.1 passer rating per season since 2023, while completing 60.8% of his passes. Becht has also rushed for eight touchdowns in each of the last two seasons. 

Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey Commits to Nebraska

Nebraska might have its next starting quarterback. Minchey has committed to Nebraska, he told ESPN. Minchey backed up CJ Carr in 2025 after finishing second to him in the QB battle. Minchey, a four-star recruit, has two years of eligibility remaining.

Michigan State WR Nick Marsh Commits to Indiana 

Indiana is loading up in the transfer portal again. Nick Marsh is committing to Indiana, according to multiple reports. Marsh was widely regarded as one of the top wide receivers in the transfer portal. Marsh, a sophomore, has logged 100 receptions for 1,311 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in two seasons in East Lansing, forming a strong connection with former Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles.

QB Billy Edwards Jr. Commits to North Carolina

On a visit to the school, Edwards, who played at Wisconsin last season, committed to North Carolina, per ESPN. Edwards began his career at Wake Forest in 2021, followed by a three-year stint at Maryland (2022-24) and one year at Wisconsin. Edwards' 2025 campaign was limited to just two games due to a knee injury.

He was Maryland's primary quarterback in 2024, totaling 2,881 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, five rushing touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 130.1 passer rating, while completing 65.0% of his passes. Edwards joins a Tar Heels team that's coming off a 4-8 season, its first under head coach Bill Belichick.

QB Drew Mestemaker Commits to Oklahoma State

Former North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker reportedly committed to Oklahoma State on Saturday. Mestemaker entered the transfer portal on Friday, and needed just one day to make his decision. He led all FBS teams with 4,379 passing yards, and led the American conference in completion percentage (68.9%) and touchdowns (34).  

Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons

Simmons is entering the portal after the Rebels' College Football Playoff run ends, per ESPN. Moreover, when Simmons enters the portal, he's expected to join Missouri, which lost 2025 starting quarterback Beau Pribula to the portal. Simmons, who was at Ole Miss for three seasons (2023-25), entered this season as the Rebels' starting quarterback, but a Week 2 ankle injury made Trinidad Chambliss the team's new signal-caller. Ole Miss advanced to the semifinal round of the College Football Playoff on Jan. 1.

Michigan DB Zeke Berry

Berry is reportedly leaving Ann Arbor after four seasons (2022-25). This season, Berry totaled one interception, a Big Ten-high 10 passes defended and 33 combined tackles. Last year, he reeled in two interceptions and nine passes defended.

Texas TE Jack Endries

Endries is reportedly entering the portal for the second time in his collegiate career. After three seasons at California (2022-24), Endries transferred to Texas for the 2025 season; he totaled 33 receptions for 346 yards and three touchdowns in a 10-3 season for the Longhorns.

Michigan WR Semaj Morgan

After three seasons in Ann Arbor, Morgan has reportedly entered the portal. Over his three seasons at Michigan (2023-25), Morgan averaged 23.0 receptions for 188.7 yards and 1.3 touchdowns per season. The Wolverines, who went 9-4 this season, fired head coach Sherrone Moore after the regular season following an investigation determining that Moore had an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member" and recently hired former Utah Utes coach Kyle Whittingham as their new head coach.

Georgia Tech WR Bailey Stockton

Georgia Tech redshirt sophomore wide receiver Bailey Stockton announced on X Thursday he will enter the transfer portal. Stockton had 21 catches for 233 yards this season as No. 24 Georgia Tech finished 9-4 with a 25-21 loss to BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday.

Georgia Tech previously has had quarterback Aaron Philo, defensive backs Christian Pritchett and D.J. Moore, linebacker Melvin Jordan IV and offensive linemen Peyton Joseph, Tana Alo-Tupuola and Ben Galloway announce plans to transfer.

Pittsburgh LB Rasheem Biles

Biles is going portaling, per ESPN. The two-time All-ACC honoree spent the first three seasons of his collegiate career at Pittsburgh. This season, Biles totaled two forced fumbles, two interceptions — running back both of them for a touchdown — four passes defended, 4.5 sacks, an ACC-high 17.0 tackles for loss and 101 combined tackles.

Utah DE John Henry Daley

Daley announced that he's entering the portal after two seasons at Utah, a stint that was preceded by one season at BYU (2023). This season, Daley totaled two forced fumbles, 11.5 sacks, a Big 12-high 17.5 tackles for loss and 48 combined tackles. Daley's transfer comes in the wake of Utah head coach of 21 full-time seasons Kyle Whittingham stepping down and later becoming the next head coach at Michigan; Utes defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley was promoted to head coach.

James Madison QB Alonzo Barnett III

The Dukes' starting quarterback announced on Dec. 26 that he's entering the portal. Barnett was JMU's primary QB the past two years and with the program the last four seasons (2022-25). This season, one that saw the Dukes make the College Football Playoff, Barnett totaled 2,806 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 138.3 passer rating, while completing 58.4% of his passes. He also rushed for 589 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Texas RB Quintrevion "Tre" Wisner

Wisner, the Longhorns' eading rusher in each of the past two seasons, is set to enter the transfer portal when it opens, per ESPN. Wisner rushed for 597 yards as a junior this season, with another 146 yards receiving in just nine games. In a full 2024 campaign, he rushed for 1,064 yards in and 5 touchdowns in 226 attempts over 15 games, with 1,375 total yards from scrimmage. He is the fourth running back for Texas who has declared their intention to enter the portal, along with Jerrick Gibson, Rickey Stewart Jr. and 2023 Big 12 offensive newcomer of the year CJ Baxter Jr.

Baxter tore his ACL ahead of the 2024 season and played in just eight games in 2025 due to injury. Prioro to that, he was the No. 1 running back recruit in the Class of 2023, per 247 Sports. 

Missouri QB Beau Pribula

After one season under center for Missouri, Pribula is hopping in the portal. Pribula started 10 games for Missouri this season; he missed two games due to an ankle injury. Pribula totaled 1,941 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 134.6 passer rating, while completing 67.4% of his passes. He also rushed for 297 yards and six scores. Pribula spent the first two seasons of his collegiate career at Penn State (2023-24) backing up Drew Allar.

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola

Raiola intends to enter the transfer portal, ESPN reported. Raiola has been a standout for Nebraska over his first two seasons in Lincoln, helping the Cornhuskers become bowl-eligible for the first time in several years. However, Raiola missed the final month of the 2025 season due to a leg injury. He has two years remaining of eligibility. 

Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles

Chiles told ESPN that he's entering the transfer portal with one season of eligibility left. He was a highly-touted recruit in 2023, committing to Oregon State before transferring to MSU when Jonathan Smith became head coach in 2024.

Florida QB DJ Lagway

Lagway intends to enter the transfer portal, ESPN reported. Lagway, a highly touted recruit who ranked as the third-best overall prospect in the 2024 class, per 247 Sports, initially lived up to the hype as a freshman. He went 6-1 as a starter in his irst season. However, Lagway and UF took a step back in 2025, posting a 4-8 record as head coach Bily Napier was fired in October. Lagway's 14 interceptions were the most by any SEC quarterback. 

Kansas State RB Dylan Edwards

Edwards is expected to enter the transfer portal, ESPN reported in November. He was limited to playing in just four games this past season due to injury. He has 14 touchdowns in 28 career games.

Boston College QB Dylan Lonergan

Lonergan has announced he'll enter the transfer portal. The redshirt sophomore transferred to BC from Alabama last offseason, serving as the Eagles' starter for most of the 2025 season. Lonergan was a four-star recruit in 2023.

Harvard QB Jaden Craig

Craig told ESPN he intends to enter the transfer portal. He's expected to be one of the top FCS players in the portal this offseason, breaking Harvard's records for career passing yards (6,074) and touchdowns (52). He has one more season left of eligibility.

Georgia State QB TJ Finley

Finley announced on social media that he intends to enter the transfer portal for a remarkable sixth time and is seeking a seventh year of eligibility. The well-traveled quarterback spent his first year at LSU before spending two years at Auburn and a year each at Texas State, Western Kentucky and GSU; Finley also transferred to Tulane after WKU but never played a down after being suspended before the season. This season, Finley compiled 1,244 yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions with a 1-6 record, and will now look to add to his career totals of 7,342 yards, 43 touchdowns and 27 interceptions elsewhere.

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