UCF Football GM Discusses Transfer Portal Approach

Trent Mossbrucker breaks down UCF's strategy for high school recruiting and the transfer portal.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:47am

UCF football general manager Trent Mossbrucker discussed the team's approach to the transfer portal and high school recruiting. UCF added 31 players through the transfer portal, including former James Madison players. Mossbrucker expressed satisfaction with how the offseason has gone so far.

Why it matters

The transfer portal has become an increasingly important part of college football roster management, as teams look to quickly add experienced talent. UCF's ability to navigate the portal and high school recruiting will be crucial to their success in the upcoming season.

The details

Mossbrucker outlined UCF's preparation and schedule for both high school recruiting and the transfer portal. The team has been actively evaluating talent in both areas to build a competitive roster for the new season.

  • UCF added 31 players through the transfer portal.

The players

Trent Mossbrucker

The general manager of the UCF football team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really happy with how everything went,”

— Trent Mossbrucker, UCF Football General Manager (wn.com)

The takeaway

UCF's strategic approach to the transfer portal and high school recruiting will be crucial to their success in the upcoming season as they look to build a competitive roster.