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Franklin Urges NCAA to Move Transfer Portal Deadline

6/21/2025

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Penn State football coach James Franklin voiced his concerns over the NCAA transfer portal's timing, which permits players to leave during playoffs. He highlighted the struggle to keep talent while pursuing a national championship and passionately called for shifting the winter transfer window to post-season, allowing teams to concentrate fully on their championship aspirations.

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Penn State football coach James Franklin voiced his concerns over the NCAA transfer portal's timing, which permits players to leave during playoffs. He highlighted the struggle to keep talent while pursuing a national championship and passionately called for shifting the winter transfer window to post-season, allowing teams to concentrate fully on their championship aspirations.