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Transfer Cycle Deepens Talent Divide in College Football

3/31/2026

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The 2026 transfer cycle widens talent gap between Power Four and Group of Six (G6) in college football.
Only 29.5% of Group of Six all-conference players remained with their teams, while 74.6% of Power Four players stayed.
The ACC and Big 12 retained 56.8% of their players, while the Big Ten and SEC kept 97.4%.
Transfers account for 42% of Power Four all-conference players, versus 3% in the G6.

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Story summary

The 2026 transfer cycle widens talent gap between Power Four and Group of Six (G6) in college football.
Only 29.5% of Group of Six all-conference players remained with their teams, while 74.6% of Power Four players stayed.
The ACC and Big 12 retained 56.8% of their players, while the Big Ten and SEC kept 97.4%.
Transfers account for 42% of Power Four all-conference players, versus 3% in the G6.