Story perspectives

SEC Recruiting Woes: Golesh Calls for Transfer Regulation

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Auburn football coach Alex Golesh notes SEC recruiting challenges, citing transfer portal tampering and urging regulations as tampering has intensified in the current era.
Golesh says Auburn's transfer class ranks 13th nationally with 39 signees, including 13 from his previous team, South Florida.
He notes the pressure to win shapes recruiting decisions.
In October, the NCAA modified transfer rules by reducing the decision window for players after coaching changes.

1 of 1

Story summary

Auburn football coach Alex Golesh notes SEC recruiting challenges, citing transfer portal tampering and urging regulations as tampering has intensified in the current era.
Golesh says Auburn's transfer class ranks 13th nationally with 39 signees, including 13 from his previous team, South Florida.
He notes the pressure to win shapes recruiting decisions.
In October, the NCAA modified transfer rules by reducing the decision window for players after coaching changes.