FAQs
There are currently 3,843 names in the FBS transfer portal, per a source, which smashed the previous record of 3,502 set in the 2022-23 cycle. More than 1,200 of those names entered during this spring's 15-day window, injecting a jolt into college football midway through spring practice for many programs.
Will my coach know if I enter the transfer portal? ›
The transfer portal is not public, it is only administrators and coaches for NCAA schools that have access to it. The moment any player enters his or her name on the portal it becomes viewable by coaches from different schools.
Do I lose my scholarship if I enter the transfer portal? ›
You can lose your scholarship at your current institution if you enter the transfer portal. When you decide to enter the transfer portal, you are basically forfeiting your roster spot at your current school. Therefore, the coaching staff and the institution have the ability to discontinue your scholarship.
What happens if you enter the transfer portal and don't get picked up? ›
It is an almost impossible situation as some college program or the other is likely to be interested. Yet, if a player were to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal and no team picks him up, he would not be playing that season. That does not mean he cannot go to school as they can transfer to be just a full-time student.
How many times can a college athlete enter the transfer portal? ›
How many times can you transfer colleges? The NCAA has recently enacted legislation to eliminate restrictions on the number of transfers an academically eligible athlete can make during their college career.
Can you play in a bowl game if you enter the transfer portal? ›
Entering the transfer portal doesn't disqualify one from playing in their school's bowl game. However, a large portion of those players will decide against playing in the postseason as they look elsewhere.
Is entering the transfer portal worth it? ›
So entering the portal is effectively walking out on a pre-existing scholarship in many cases. This makes sense to a degree, that if you quit on the team they shouldn't have to pay for you. But in reality, many portal athletes will not find a great landing spot, and some won't find one at all.
Can you go back to your school after entering the transfer portal? ›
But once players ask to be entered, their school can cancel or reduce their scholarships for subsequent academic terms and has no obligation to take them back. There have been instances where players return to a team after appearing in the transfer portal, but it has to be a mutual decision.
Can a coach block a transfer? ›
NCAA approves rule that ends coaches' ability to block transfers - CBSSports.com.
Can you talk to other schools before entering the transfer portal? ›
While it is a violation to speak to a coach from a different school before entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, you are permitted to speak to student-athletes and alumni at any time to gain a better understanding of the prospective program.
Once you enter the Transfer Portal, you can stay as long as you wish, and remove yourself at any time. After a student-athlete enters the Transfer Portal, college coaches may search for more information about them and contact that athlete with interest in adding them to their program.
Is it hard to get scholarships as a transfer student? ›
Getting scholarships as a transfer student is no harder than as a college freshman. The college application process as a transfer student is almost identical to the college application process high school seniors go through.
What are the downside to the transfer portal? ›
Cons of Entering the Transfer Portal
- Lesser Chance of Scholarships. Universities may be less willing to give out scholarships if they believe student-athletes will transfer after just a year or two. ...
- More Competition. You don't know who will be transferring into the same program you are. ...
- Feeling of Abandonment.
The NCAA allows recruits an unlimited number of official visits to Division I schools. Recruits are limited to one per school, unless there is a head coaching change after their visit, in which they are permitted a second visit.
Can the public see who is in the transfer portal? ›
Transparency – While the transfer portal is a private database, it should be made public so that all athletes entering their names in the portal can see who else is in the database and make a more informed decision.
How many baseball players entered the transfer portal? ›
There are 297 D1 teams in the country. Yesterday was the official opening of the NCAA Transfer Portal for 2024 spring athletes. In a single day, more than 1,000 baseball players entered the portal, bringing the total number to 3,833.
How many Tennessee players have entered the transfer portal? ›
By Colton Pickard | May 24, 2024, 6:07 PM EDT
Tennessee currently has four players in the transfer portal looking to leave the program. Players can continue to enter their names into the portal or pull their names out if Barnes and the coaching staff want them to return.
How many Clemson players are entering the transfer portal? ›
And that's an understatement. The Tigers have lost 54 total players to the transfer portal in the last six years, and as you would expect, the number has grown annually. Clemson lost seven players in 2019, four players in 2020, eight in 2021, 11 in 2022 and 12 each in both 2023 and 2024.
