The Oregon Ducks will be parting ways with a notable member of the wide receiver room as they get set for the first round of the College Football Playof against the James Madison Dukes.

Tennessee quarterback Jake Merklinger plans to enter the transfer portal. He spent two seasons with the Vols as a reserve.

The few weeks between the end of the college football regular season in November, through bowl and playoff games in December and into the opening of the transfer portal in January come with a

Lagway was among college football's most promising young quarterbacks throughout his two-year run with the Gators

Earlier this month, junior linebacker Tristan Exline, who has earned D2 All-American honors in consecutive seasons, announced he was entering the portal. Exline has a strong chance of making the leap to the FBS level.

Oklahoma State transfer tight end Josh Ford signed with the Crimson Tide this week. The Stillwater, Oklahoma native, has spent the past two seasons with the Cowboys. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer shared his thoughts Wednesday about the 2026 addition.