For the past decade, it seems everything about college football is changing. The playoff (and possible expansion), bowl game opt-outs, the early signing period (in December), the transfer portal, and NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) deals are among the biggest changes we’ve endured. This year, it seems the transfer portal in particular has impacted Clemson and been a hot topic among fans.
Back in 2018, Clemson lost QB Kelly Bryant to the transfer portal in the middle of the season. That was an anomaly and quite the story. Fast forward to 2021 and Clemson lost four players to the portal during the regular season (Lyn-J Dixon, Michel Dukes, Joseph Charleston, and Paul Tchio).