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The transfer portal has thrown college football for a loop

The transfer portal has become one of the hottest topics in the college football (and basketball) offseason, affecting programs large and small and completely shifting the landscape of players especially among major programs. Despite being in place for less than a year, the portal has become a tool for numerous players to move to new schools seemingly at will. But one of the most shocking statistics came over the weekend following Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters’ entry into the portal.

Michigan QB Brandon Peters entering the transfer portal means 17 of the top 25 QBs in the 2016 class have transferred.