South Alabama QB Gio Lopez Expected to Enter Transfer Portal

South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal, with North Carolina emerging as the frontrunner for his commitment. Lopez, who had a standout season with 2,559 passing yards and 25 total touchdowns, initially considered the transfer portal earlier but opted to stay with the Jaguars. His performance included completing 66% of his passes and adding significant rushing yards, making him one of the top available quarterbacks this spring. Alongside Lopez, offensive lineman Hayden Dozier and linebacker Gavin Forsha also plan to enter the portal, as South Alabama wraps up a successful 7-6 season. The transfer portal opens for a 10-day window starting April 16, allowing players to seek new opportunities. Lopez's potential move comes after considerable interest from other prominent programs, including Georgia and LSU.