College Football Transfer Portal Winners: LSU, Indiana & More

On3 breaks down the teams that won big in the college football transfer portal this offseason.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:07am

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The college football transfer portal window has officially closed, with spring practice around the corner. Nearly 4,000 FBS players entered the transfer portal in January, working to find homes as top programs rebuild their rosters in under a month for the 2026 season. On3 is breaking down the teams that won the college football transfer portal, including LSU, Indiana, Texas Tech, Miami, and Texas.

Why it matters

The transfer portal has become a crucial part of the college football offseason, allowing teams to quickly reload their rosters with experienced talent. The teams that win big in the portal can position themselves as contenders for the upcoming season, while those that struggle to land top transfers may find it harder to compete at the highest level.

The details

LSU landed several top transfer portal targets, including Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, and Ole Miss EDGE Princewill Umanmielen. Indiana added TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh, and Boston College running back Turbo Richard. Texas Tech brought in Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby and defensive reinforcements like Wake Forest's Mateen Ibirogba and Kansas State's Austin Romaine. Miami landed Duke quarterback Darian Mensah and several other impact players, while Texas added Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman and Pitt linebacker Rasheem Biles.

  • The college football transfer portal window officially closed in January 2026.
  • Spring practice is around the corner for the 2026 college football season.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the LSU Tigers, known for his success in the transfer portal at his previous stops.

Curt Cignetti

The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, who has leaned on the transfer portal to build a winning program.

Cody Campbell

The head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, who has made the transfer portal a key part of his team-building strategy.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, who has continued to land top talent through the transfer portal.

Steve Sarkisian

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns, who has used the transfer portal to reload his roster for the 2026 season.

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