Report: Nebraska DB Malcolm Hartzog expected to enter transfer portal
Malcolm Hartzog, sidelined by season-ending surgery after two games, seeks new opportunities via NCAA transfer portal amid expected Husker roster changes.
- On Friday, Malcolm Hartzog, senior defensive back, Nebraska Cornhuskers will enter the transfer portal, a source told the World‑Herald, and Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen said he was not surprised.
- Hartzog's 2025 season ended after he started two games and made a key interception in Nebraska's opener against Cincinnati before season-ending surgery.
- Across his Nebraska career, Hartzog compiled 108 tackles, 13 pass breakups, eight interceptions and returned a punt for a touchdown as a freshman.
- Nebraska officials say more players will enter the portal in COMING WEEKS, noting that NIL deals or comparable offers factor into athletes' decisions.
- Financial dynamics in college sports show the NIL era and multimillion‑dollar athlete market shape decisions, with high compensation at the quarterback position illustrating pay disparities influencing movement.
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Nebraska DB Malcolm Hartzog to enter the transfer portal
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. will enter the transfer portal, according to On3. NEW: Nebraska DB Malcolm Hartzog plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports. Hartzog recorded the game-winning interception against Cincinnati this season and has totaled 108 career tackles.https://t.co/4jiNg5xtX2 pic.twitter.com/UFPiE6FwAC — Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) December 19, 2025 Hartzog started the …
Nebraska football transfer portal tracker: Hartzog to enter portal
Nebraska is set to experience large-scale changes to its roster with the college football transfer portal window lasting from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, 2026. Although the window has not officially opened yet, players can declare their intentions to transfer…
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