NCAA officially adopts new transfer portal rules, including major adjustment for players after coaching change

NCAA officially adopts new transfer portal rules, including major adjustment for players after coaching change

The transfer process will look much different for college football players

College Football Undergoes Massive Change With NCAA Transfer Portal, Including When Head Coach Is Fired

College football is once again undergoing a major transformation — this time involving the number of transfer portal periods available to athletes.As we've previously reported, there’s been a strong push within the coaching community for the NCAA to revise the current transfer portal windows and eliminate the spring period that has frustrated many across college athleticThe arguments have centered around whether players should be allowed to tran…

Single transfer portal window for football approved; what are the dates?

The single college football transfer portal notification window will run 15 days rather than 10, according to a recommendation Tuesday by the Division I FBS Oversight Committee. The committee last month recommended a 10-day window from Jan. 2-11, but raised it to 15 after “student-athlete feedback.” On Tuesday, the committee settled on a window of Jan. 2-15.

NCAA Unveils New One-Window Transfer Portal Rules for 2026

The NCAA has implemented new transfer portal rules affecting college football players. Starting in 2026, there will only be one transfer window from January 2-16, reducing the previous two-window system. Additionally, players will now have 15 days to enter the portal after their coach departs, instead of the prior 30 days. This move aims to limit midseason transfers and provide stability following coaching changes, with some exceptions for playe…

NCAA officially adopts Jan. 2-16 portal window - Daily news Update

Max OlsonOct 7, 2025, 06:14 PM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska The NCAA is officially moving transfer portal season in college football from December to January. The Division I Administrative Committee voted Tuesday to adopt the proposed dates of Jan. 2-16 as the new transfer portal window for all FBS and FCS players in 2026. College football players, including graduate transfers, now must w…

NCAA set to finalize multiple major changes to transfer portal for 2026

The NCAA is ready to finalize multiple changes to the transfer portal in 2026. The Division I Administrative Committee voted on Tuesday to adopt the previously-proposed dates January transfer window. If finalized, the transfer portal will be open for student-athletes from Jan. 2-16 for both FBS and FCS players in 2026. All college football players, which also includes graduate transfers, must now wait until Jan. 2 to enter the NCAA transfer port…