The transfer portal is a quick fix in many ways, a chance for players looking for a fresh start to earn immediate playing time, and a chance for coaches to patch holes in their roster without having to go through the recruiting process. In a lot of ways, it works. But for coaches who have to recruit based on roster projections, it’s a nightmare.
The transfer portal will once again be in play starting next Monday – it re-opens on Dec. 5th and closes 45 days later on Jan. 18th. That is when fall-sport athletes, including football players, who intend to transfer can begin officially entering their names in the portal.