College Football Sees Major Transfer Portal Activity

The college football transfer portal has seen significant activity as it closes, with Tennessee managing its roster amidst fan concerns due to a high number of departures. Tennessee is focused on maintaining a balanced roster for the 2025 season despite losing 27 scholarship players, while adding 26 new recruits and a transfer from Arizona. Meanwhile, LSU leads the rankings for the best transfer portal class as other top programs like USC, Nebraska, and Florida State experience notable losses. Virginia Tech's linebacker Sam Brumfield and Clemson's defensive end A.J. Hoffler have entered the portal, indicating a reshuffling of talent across teams. Illinois offensive lineman Zy Crisler also entered the portal, benefiting from a court ruling that extends his eligibility as he looks for starting opportunities elsewhere. This movement reflects the dynamic changes in college football as teams prepare for future seasons.