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Chris Hummer

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From Fernando Mendoza to Texas Tech's d-line: These are the top 25 transfers in the College Football Playoff

These players have made a huge difference for the 12 teams left competing for a national title in 2025

'Bryce is Michigan:' What's next for Wolverines star QB Bryce Underwood after Sherrone Moore's shock firing

Other schools are circling, but retaining Underwood on the roster is top priority for the Wolverines going forward

How the industry is reacting to Michigan firing Sherrone Moore: 'Didn't think it was actually going to happen'

With most of the carousel settled, Michigan's decision forces a rare late-cycle reset and could reshape the remaining coaching market.

Which 2025 College Football Playoff teams have the most money? Breaking down the field's NIL spending power

Elite spenders highlight this year's CFP bracket, but some teams are doing more with less

College football transfer portal tracker: Latest entries, player rankings, biggest transactions for 2026

Follow along for updates on the biggest news of the 2026 transfer portal cycle.

The next transfer QB carousel is loading: Sellers, Raiola and the names every program is tracking

The transfer portal window does not open until January, but that has not slowed down the rumor mill -- especially at the QB position.

College Football Playoff expert picks: Alabama, Notre Dame or Miami in last spots? How 12-team field may look

Notre Dame vs. Miami is the debate of the year, but is three-loss Alabama suspect? Are bubble teams BYU and Texas toast? And will Duke jump James Madison? Setting the table for the CFP argument.

UCLA hires Bob Chesney: James Madison coach tapped to lead Bruins after 21-5 run over two seasons with Dukes

Chesney has been successful at every stop, and now he gets to try his hand at a Power Four program

The transfer portal may open later now. That won't slow the pursuit of college football teams in need of a QB

Which college football teams figure to be the most aggressive in pursuing quarterbacks this cycle?

Kalani Sitake, BYU agree to long-term contract extension after heavy Penn State pursuit

The BYU coach has agreed to a major contract extension to stay in Provo

If Lane Kiffin ditches Ole Miss for LSU ahead of College Football Playoff, it's the ultimate slap in the face

Ole Miss gave Lane Kiffin everything he needed and allowed him to have a career revival. Now, on the verge of program history, Kiffin is quite clearly telling the Rebels they're just not good enough.

Arch Manning's clutch performance against Texas A&M helps Texas make College Football Playoff case

With three wins over top 10 foes, No. 16 Texas is pushing hard to be the College Football Playoff's first three-loss team

Nebraska preparing for possibility QB Dylan Raiola enters transfer portal

The Huskers kept the former former 5-star recruit out of the transfer portal last winter, but the sense in Lincoln is that 2026 may be different

Wild coaching carousel enters final weekend: Where do Florida, Ole Miss stand? What's up with Auburn?

Plus, will 'Black Sunday' fail to come to fruition as more schools pull back on firing their coaches?

Chris is a national college football writer for 247Sports. He previously covered Texas for 247Sports and also spent time covering preps in Midland, Texas.

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