The Athletic College Football Staff
December 15, 2021 at 3:35 PM EST
The transfer portal has become college football’s own free agency. Who can follow Mel Tucker’s lead at Michigan State and turn around a program? Who are the top transfers to watch? What are the players saying about their decisions? What are the best features in the portal? Check back throughout the year as The Athletic keeps you up to date on the transfer portal.
(Photo of Kedon Slovis: Getty Images)
December 15, 2021 at 3:35 PM EST
Former Iowa WR Tyrone Tracy commits to Purdue
Former Iowa WR Tyrone Tracy has committed to Purdue. Tracy was one of three players the Hawkeyes brought to Big Ten media days this summer.
Scott Dochterman·
Staff Writer, Iowa
December 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST
DE Khris Bogle announces transfer to Michigan State
Florida transfer defensive end Khris Bogle, a key rotational player who started seven games across the past two seasons, announced he’s headed to Michigan State. Bogle was a four-star top-100 recruit in 2019. A source told The Athletic last week that Bogle entered the portal after learning of Brenton Cox’s intentions to return for a fifth season. Bogle has been Cox’s backup in many packages. Bogle played 262 snaps this season compared to 573 for Cox, whose 7.5 sacks included four against Florida State.
G. Allan Taylor·
Staff Writer, Florida
December 15, 2021 at 2:23 PM EST
Florida DE transfers to Michigan State
Florida DE Khris Bogle is transferring to Michigan State, according to Mel Tucker.
The Athletic College Football Staff
Mel Tucker says Florida DE Khris Bogle is transferring to Michigan State.
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) December 15, 2021
December 15, 2021 at 11:28 AM EST
Jamious Griffin returning to Georgia Tech
Jamious Griffin announced Wednesday that he is taking his name out of the transfer portal and returning to Georgia Tech.
The Athletic College Football Staff
December 15, 2021 at 11:19 AM EST
Jason Brown is leaving South Carolina
Jason Brown, who ended the season as South Carolina’s starting QB is planning to transfer.
Josh Kendall·
Staff Writer, Falcons
December 15, 2021 at 8:52 AM EST
Michigan State adds Jacoby Windmon
UNLV transfer LB. Great addition for Michigan State.
Colton Pouncy·
Staff Writer, Michigan State
December 14, 2021 at 11:50 PM EST
Michael Penix Jr. transfers to Washington
He shifted the football from his left hand to his right and extended that arm as far as he could, the game’s outcome resting on whether Michael Penix Jr. could get to the pylon before the defender could get him on the ground. As replays showed afterward, it could hardly have been closer, but up went the official’s arms, deeming the two-point try good, awarding Indiana a 36-35 upset victory of then-No. 8 Penn State in overtime.
Christian Caple·
Staff Writer, Washington
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Michael Penix Jr. transfers to Washington — 11 thoughts on the Huskies QB room
December 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM EST
Former Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. commits to Washington
Former Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had a busy weekend, visiting both UCF and Washington before announcing a commitment to UW on Tuesday. He gives the Huskies a veteran quarterback with 2019 signee Dylan Morris and 2021 signee Sam Huard the only other scholarship passers on the roster. Penix also has a history with new coach Kalen DeBoer, starting for Indiana during DeBoer’s lone season there in 2019 before a shoulder injury cut his year short. In fact, Penix has suffered some kind of major injury in all four of his college seasons, including two ACL tears and two shoulder injuries. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Christian Caple·
Staff Writer, Washington
December 14, 2021 at 1:10 PM EST
LSU QB situation for bowl game
With starter Max Johnson having entered the transfer portal earlier this month, LSU must choose between burning Garrett Nussmeier’s redshirt and playing a walk-on quarterback in the Texas Bowl against Kansas State.
The Athletic College Football Staff
Interim #LSU coach Brad Davis says Garrett Nussmeier is taking reps and LSU is “working through things” to possibly allow Nussmeier to play the Texas Bowl and keep his redshirt.
If the redshirt doesn’t get approved, Davis implies LSU would play someone else at QB.
— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) December 14, 2021
December 14, 2021 at 9:41 AM EST
Spencer Rattler and Quinn Ewers are taken, but where is everyone else going?
The domino effect is coming. We just don’t yet know who will set it off.
There are more than 1,000 college football players currently active in the transfer portal and hundreds (or maybe even thousands) more coming soon. Predictably, it is the quarterback crop that is generating the most attention and intrigue by far right now. And boy, it sure is a bountiful crop this year.
Max Olson·
Senior Writer, CFB
December 14, 2021 at 7:39 AM EST
Has college football’s free transfer killed the backup QB spot?
After the first weekend without a full slate of big games, the avalanche began. By Monday afternoon, they were everywhere: starting quarterbacks who didn’t want to become backup quarterbacks.
David Ubben·
Staff Writer, College Football
December 13, 2021 at 9:25 PM EST
Former Sooners Spencer Rattler and Austin Stogner transfer to South Carolina
South Carolina has landed a big-time commitment from former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler. That’s a huge get for coach Shane Beamer going into Year 2. Compared to other high-profile QBs in the portal, Rattler had a very quiet recruitment up to this point. Beamer previously coached at Oklahoma so that connection made the Gamecocks a logical pick for Rattler, who needs a big 2022 to get his draft stock back to where it was going into the season.
South Carolina has also picked up a commitment from Oklahoma transfer TE Austin Stogner. Quite a night for Beamer and the Gamecocks. Stogner caught 47 passes for 654 yards and eight TDs in three seasons with the Sooners.
Max Olson·
Senior Writer, CFB
December 13, 2021 at 7:29 PM EST
Breaking down Kedon Slovis’ decision to transfer
Antonio Morales breaks down every angle of former USC quarterback Kedon Slovis’ decision to hit the transfer portal.
Eric Single·
Senior Editor, College Football
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Kedon Slovis to the transfer portal: 10 thoughts and threads with USC’s former starting QB on the move
December 13, 2021 at 6:51 PM EST
Arizona State CB Tommi Hill enters the transfer portal
Former four-star cornerback who signed with Arizona State last year, announced his commitment to Nebraska.
Skyler Rivera
December 13, 2021 at 5:33 PM EST
Washington WR Sawyer Racanelli, TE Mark Redman enter the transfer portal
Washington wide receiver Sawyer Racanelli, who played 11 games this season, and tight end Mark Redman entered the transfer portal, The Athletic confirmed.
By The Athletic Staff
Washington WR Sawyer Racanelli is in the transfer portal, @TheAthleticCFB has learned. Racanelli, a 2020 signee, played in 11 games this year, mostly on special teams.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) December 13, 2021
Washington TE Mark Redman also is in the transfer portal, @TheAthleticCFB has learned. Was a four-star prospect in the 2020 class and one of the more promising young players on the roster.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) December 13, 2021
December 13, 2021 at 5:31 PM EST
Former Ohio State linebacker/safety Craig Young commits to Kansas.
Former Ohio State linebacker/safety Craig Young has committed to Kansas. Young played 136 snaps for the Buckeyes this season, per Pro Football Focus, but could never find a consistent role. He was recruited as a defensive athlete out of high school, playing both linebacker and safety for Ohio State over three seasons. He’s a versatile player with some intriguing size at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds. I thought Young was poised for a breakout this year in Columbus. That never happened, but I’m interested to see what he can become with presumably more snaps available to him in Lawrence.
Bill Landis·
Staff Writer, Ohio State
December 13, 2021 at 5:11 PM EST
Iowa State DB Isheem Young enters the transfer portal
Iowa State defensive back Isheem Young has entered the transfer portal, The Athletic has learned. Young shared Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors in 2020 and started every game this season. He’s going to generate a lot of interest. The Cyclones have also lost LB Aric Horne, DB Kym-Mani King, DT Corey Suttle and WR Ezeriah Anderson to the portal today. They’ve rarely had much attrition during Matt Campbell’s tenure, so a day like this is a bit surprising to see
Max Olson·
Senior Writer, CFB
December 13, 2021 at 4:51 PM EST
Temple QB Justin Lynch transfers to Northern Illinois
Temple quarterback Justin Lynch will transfer to Northern Illinois. He’s the younger brother of Jordan Lynch, the former NIU quarterback who led the Huskies to the Orange Bowl in the 2012 season. Justin played high school ball under Jordan, who is now the head coach at Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago. This fall was Justin’s true freshman season.
Chris Vannini·
Staff Writer, CFB
December 13, 2021 at 3:21 PM EST
Pittsburgh linebacker Wendell Davis commits to Northwestern
Pitt linebacker Wendell Davis has committed to Northwestern. The fourth-year junior grad transfer entered the transfer portal on Nov. 3, after playing in 10 games this season and starting three for the Panthers. The former three-star signee from Richmond, Va., has 45 career tackles, including five TFLs and two sacks, to go with one blocked kick for his career.
Matt Fortuna·
Staff Writer, CFB
December 13, 2021 at 3:17 PM EST
USC kicker Parker Lewis enters the transfer portal
After starting the past two seasons at USC, kicker Parker Lewis has entered the transfer portal.
By The Athletic Staff
Parker Lewis has started at #USC the past two seasons. Believe this is the eighth scholarship player to enter the portal in the past week or so. https://t.co/VIyYdPRd28
— Antonio Morales (@AntonioCMorales) December 13, 2021
