Winners and Losers of the College Football Transfer Portal
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Key Points:
- The first year of the one-time transfer portal window in college football saw dramatic player movement, with teams like Texas Tech capitalizing heavily, while programs like Iowa State faced massive roster overhauls.
- Texas Tech emerged as a major winner by aggressively acquiring key players, especially on defense, positioning themselves for a strong 2026 season under coach Joey McGuire.
- Iowa State struggled significantly after coach Matt Campbell's departure, losing over 50 players and facing a daunting rebuild under new coach Jimmy Rogers.
- Tennessee's defensive overhaul under new coordinator Jim Knowles was a bright spot, as they secured numerous top defensive transfers to improve a previously poor defense.
- Alabama experienced a slow start in the portal with many players leaving and
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