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Ole Miss WR Cayden Lee enters transfer portal

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Ole Miss receiver Cayden Lee announced Saturday afternoon that he’s entered the transfer portal.

Lee recorded 106 receptions for 1,623 yards and seven touchdowns over three seasons with the Rebels. This season, he had 44 catches for 635 yards and three touchdowns for a team that finished 13-2 and lost to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

“I have made the difficult decision to enter the college football transfer portal,” Lee said on social media. “Leaving Ole Miss was never even a consideration, but circumstances beyond my control have prompted me to take this past as I consider my senior season.”

Lee didn’t specify what circumstances led him to enter the portal. It’s worth noting that former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is now the head coach at rival LSU.

He said he will miss the school and his teammates.

“Oxford has given me so many unforgettable moments, has triumphed through major adversity and had unbelievable success,” Lee said. “I leave my heart with this community and with my brothers! These relationships are forever.”

–Field Level Media

FBS rushing leader Cam Cook of Jacksonville State to enter portal

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Jacksonville State running back Cam Cook, the FBS rushing leader, announced on Wednesday that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Cook, who transferred from TCU to Jacksonville State for the 2025 season, leads the FBS in yards (1,659) and carries (295) and shares fourth in rushing touchdowns (16) in 13 games.

The Conference USA Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year earned All-America honors while leading the league in rushing (127.6) and all-purpose (149.6) yards per game.

The 5-foot-11, 200-pound junior also leads the FBS in total yards from scrimmage (1,945) and rushed for at least for 100 yards and one touchdown in every regular-season CUSA game.

Cook rushed for 92 yards and a TD in the 19-15 setback to Kennesaw State in the league title game on Dec. 5. He did not play for Jacksonville State (9-5) in its 17-13 win over Troy in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl on Dec. 16.

A native of Round Rock, Texas, Cook rushed for 418 yards and nine TDS in 21 games over two seasons at TCU, including team highs of 119 carries, 460 yards and nine rushing TDs in 12 games 2024. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

–Field Level Media

Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles entering transfer portal

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Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles will enter the transfer portal next month after two seasons with the Spartans, he confirmed Monday to ESPN.

A junior with one year of eligibility remaining, Chiles began his career at Oregon State and has played in 30 games with the Spartans (2024-25) and Beavers (2023).

Chiles has completed 61.3% of his passes for 4,116 yards with 27 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He has rushed for 531 yards and 12 scores.

Chiles enjoyed one of his best games in 2025 against current No. 1 Indiana, completing 27 of 33 passes for 243 yards and one TD in Michigan State’s 38-13 loss on Oct. 18 in Bloomington, Ind.

–Field Level Media

Florida QB DJ Lagway to enter transfer portal

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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal next month after two seasons with the Gators, he announced Monday.

The sophomore passer was a five-star recruit in former coach Billy Napier’s 2024 signing class, ranked as the No. 1 quarterback and No. 3 overall prospect by 247Sports.

Lagway completed 63.2% of his passes for 2,264 yards with 16 touchdowns and an SEC-high 14 interceptions in 12 games this season for the 4-8 Gators. He directed a win against then-No. 9 Texas on Oct. 4 but finished 1-6 against ranked opponents.

“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an incredible program here at the University of Florida,” Lagway posted on Instagram. “After much prayer, reflection, and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal.”

The 6-foot-3 quarterback’s two-year totals included 4,179 passing yards with 28 touchdowns and 23 picks in 24 games. Lagway went 6-1 as a starter as a true freshman in 2024, including wins against LSU, Ole Miss, Florida State and Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl.

Florida fired Napier after a 3-4 start and hired former Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall to take over the program on Nov. 30.

The transfer portal opens Jan. 2 and players have until Jan. 16 to submit their names. Players competing in the College Football Playoff final will have an extended window from Jan. 20-24.

–Field Level Media

San Jose State’s Danny Scudero, nation’s leader in receiving yards, to transfer

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San Jose State wide receiver Danny Scudero, who led the nation in receiving yards this season, will enter the NCAA transfer portal, he confirmed.

The transfer portal opens Jan. 2, and Scudero should have plenty of suitors.

On the season, he caught 88 passes for 1,291 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s top receiver.

Scudero, who is 5-foot-9 and 174 pounds, began his career at Sacramento State and took a redshirt season as a freshman, made 53 receptions for 667 yards and five touchdowns in 2024 and transferred to San Jose State in 2025.

He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

His 88 receptions ranked No. 4 in FBS.

The Spartans finished the season with a 3-9 record.

–Field Level Media

Nov 2, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talks with an official against the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Portal fears could end Nebraska spring football game

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule says he just might pull the plug on his team’s traditional spring game.

And while the fervent faithful in Lincoln, Neb., likely would be devastated if Rhule follows through, the third-year coach said it might be necessary to keep his program together.

“I don’t know that yet, but I’ll be honest with you. I highly doubt it,” Rhule told reporters Saturday about the likelihood of the Cornhuskers playing the game.

The reason? The transfer portal. He doesn’t want to expose his players to other coaches who might try to pluck them during the spring transfer window.

“The word ‘tampering’ doesn’t exist anymore,” Rhule said. “It’s just an absolute free open common market. I don’t necessarily want to open up to the outside world. I don’t want these guys all being able to watch our guys and say, ‘Wow, he looks like a pretty good player. Let’s go get him.’ “

Rhule said he is considering ways to give fans a preseason look at the team without sharing his players with the nation. The spring game last year drew 60,452 fans to Lincoln, and it also was televised on the Big Ten Network.

The spring transfer portal closes April 25. After that, as a ceremonial close to spring practices, Nebraska could invite the fans in.

“I do want to show off our players in some way,” he said. “So what exactly will it be? … I have not worried about anything other than recruiting right now.”

–Field Level Media

Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison addresses media after a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in South Bend.

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison to declare for draft

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Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison plans to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Thursday on social media.

The 6-foot, 190-pound junior underwent season-ending hip surgery in October but still is considered a first-round pick.

ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr., in his mock draft issued Thursday, projected Morrison to be selected by the Minnesota Vikings, who have the No. 24 pick.

“After much prayer and conversations with my loved ones, I’ve decided to forego my final year of eligibility at Notre Dame and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft,” Morrison posted to Instagram.

“This is not just the end of one chapter — it’s the beginning of another. I’ll carry the lessons, memories and love from Notre Dame with me every step of the way. Thank you for making these years unforgettable and allowing me to live out my dreams.”

A four-star prospect from Phoenix in the Class of 2022, Morrison appeared in 31 games (26 starts) for the Irish. A team captain, he had 84 career tackles, 27 passes defensed, nine interceptions and a touchdown. He was limited to six games in 2024 because of the hip injury.

Also Thursday, 247Sports reported a trio of Notre Dame offensive linemen — Ty Chan and starters Rocco Spindler and Pat Coogan — had entered the transfer portal.

That represents a huge loss of experience for the Irish, who lost 34-23 to Ohio State in that College Football Playoff title game on Monday night.

Combined, the three played 84 games for Notre Dame, including 44 games in the 2024 season for the 14-2 Irish.

–Field Level Media

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) takes the field before the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Playoff First Round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Texas QB Arch Manning has ‘no plans’ to enter transfer portal

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Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning said he intends to return to the Longhorns next season, despite rumors he would enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Speaking Monday in advance of No. 5 seed Texas’ College Football Playoff quarterfinal appearance against No. 4 Arizona State at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Manning said he intends to continue suiting up in burnt orange.

While the portal closed Dec. 28, players on teams still involved in bowl games have an extended window.

“I really have no plans on entering the portal or anything so I don’t really know about it, about the whole windows and everything,” Manning said.

Manning, a redshirt freshman, made the statement without a public declaration from starter Quinn Ewers about his status for 2025. Ewers hasn’t confirmed a mid-December report that he’d enter the 2025 NFL Draft. That is an option for Ewers, as is returning to Texas or transferring.

The No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2023 coming out of Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans, Manning appeared in two games last season. But in 2024, with an abdominal injury to Ewers, Manning started two games and played in seven others.

On the season, he has completed 67.8 percent of his pass attempts (61 of 90) for 939 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed 24 times for 100 yards with four scores.

He went 2-0 as a starter against Louisiana-Monroe and Mississippi State. He has taken situational snaps since Ewers’ return.

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South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) cheers after singing the victory song on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.

South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski to enter portal, keep eye on draft

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Quarterback Mark Gronowski, who won two FCS national titles at South Dakota State, is entering the transfer portal but also keeping his eyes on his NFL draft potential, he told ESPN.

In four seasons with the Jackrabbits, he played in 55 games, posting a 49-6 record as a starter. He has one year of eligibility available and is expected to be contacted by several power-conference programs.

“I’m trying to weigh all my options to do what’s best for me and my career,” Gronowski told ESPN on Sunday. “I’m confident in what I can do in the NFL. If there’s opportunities that help my family, I’ll change my mind. It’s doing what’s best for me and my long-term interest overall.”

A native of Illinois, Gronowski led South Dakota State to FCS titles in back-to-back titles in 2022-23. The Jackrabbits lost 28-21 to North Dakota State in the FCS semifinals on Dec. 21.

In 2023, he won the Walter Payton Award, which honors the top FCS offensive player.

In his career, Gronowski has completed 64 percent of his passes for 10,309 yards and 93 touchdowns against 20 interceptions. On the ground, he ran for 1,767 yards and 37 touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Nov 24, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave running back Makhi Hughes (21) runs against UTSA Roadrunners running back Kevorian Barnes (4) during the first half at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Report: Tulane RB Makhi Hughes in transfer portal

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Tulane star running back Makhi Hughes is entering the transfer portal, ESPN reported Friday.

A two-time selection to the All-American Athletic Conference first-team, Hughes has two years of eligibility remaining.

Hughes rushed for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns in 14 games for the Green Wave (9-5) this season.

He was named the AAC Rookie of the Year in 2023 with 1,378 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

The Birmingham, Ala., native was a three-star recruit in the Class of 2022, as ranked by 247Sports.

–Field Level Media