The biggest winners and losers from college football’s wildest transfer portal window ever
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Key Points:
- Penn State, under new head coach Matt Campbell, capitalized on the 2026 transfer portal by bringing in 20 players from Iowa State, including quarterback Rocco Becht, creating one of the most cohesive and structurally sound roster transformations in college football.
- Iowa State suffered a significant talent drain, losing over 50 scholarship players, including more than 20 to Penn State, resulting in a challenging multi-year rebuild for the Cyclones.
- Indiana made strategic portal moves by acquiring key players like TCU quarterback Josh Hoover and Michigan State receiver Nick Marsh, while avoiding major attrition, positioning the Hoosiers for a strong 2026 season.
- Auburn and Alabama faced considerable setbacks, losing foundational players at key positions,
