College football’s transfer portal officially opens Jan. 2. What to know about player movement
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Key Points:
- College football’s transfer window officially opens on January 2, marking a shift to a single, 15-day transfer period aimed at increasing stability in player movement.
- The transfer portal closes January 16, except for players on College Football Playoff teams who have a separate window from January 20 to 24 to enter the portal.
- Quarterbacks remain highly sought after, with top players potentially commanding transfer deals worth up to $5 million, as seen with Duke’s Darian Mensah, who is among the highest-paid quarterbacks.
- Several prominent players from North Carolina and NC State are transferring, creating uncertainty for coaches who signed recruiting classes before knowing exact roster needs.
- Coaches support the single transfer window for better roster planning
