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Quarterbacks Rocco Becht, Byrum Brown Eye 2026 Transfer Portal

12/27/2025

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Quarterbacks Enter Portal

Rocco Becht, Iowa State quarterback, and Byrum Brown, South Florida quarterback, will enter the 2026 transfer portal after coaching changes at their schools.
The transfer portal opens January 2, 2026, and is expected to be the largest, with DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola anticipated to join.
Tennessee is actively seeking a quarterback, while Miami and LSU are also in the market for new signal-callers.

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Colandrea Enters Portal

Anthony Colandrea, UNLV quarterback, will enter the transfer portal next month, despite plans to stay for the 2026 season.
He transferred from Virginia and posted 3,459 passing yards and 33 touchdowns, earning Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
This is UNLV's third straight season with a starting quarterback transferring, after Jaiden Maiava and Matthew Sluka.
The transfer portal opens January 2, 2026, as many quarterbacks seek new opportunities.

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Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the transfer portal in 2018, allowing athletes to transfer between schools without restrictions. This policy shift has led to over 1,000 football players entering the portal annually, reflecting a growing trend towards player autonomy. As coaching changes occur, schools like Tennessee and Miami actively seek new quarterbacks, reshaping team dynamics and recruitment strategies in college athletics.

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Quarterbacks Enter Portal

Rocco Becht, Iowa State quarterback, and Byrum Brown, South Florida quarterback, will enter the 2026 transfer portal after coaching changes at their schools.
The transfer portal opens January 2, 2026, and is expected to be the largest, with DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola anticipated to join.
Tennessee is actively seeking a quarterback, while Miami and LSU are also in the market for new signal-callers.

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