College football‘s version of free agency has changed the sport, and there have been changes to the transfer portal itself this winter.
The portal period now runs from Jan. 2-16, with an extra five-day window (Jan. 20-24) for teams playing in the national championship. The spring portal window in April is no longer a part of the schedule, so January is the only open window for teams to add via the transfer portal in 2026.
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Here’s a look at who is expected to be on the move in the Big Ten this winter (players have either announced intention to transfer or it’s been reported they will enter portal):
Note: Players who enter portal can return to their respective schools.
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QB Maurice Smith (Chowan)
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Indiana
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OUT
Iowa
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OUT
Maryland
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OUT
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OUT
Michigan State
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OUT
Minnesota
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OUT
Nebraska
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OUT
Northwestern
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OT David Anchondo (Saginaw Valley State)
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OUT
Oregon
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OUT
Penn State
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OUT
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OUT
Rutgers
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OUT
UCLA
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OUT
USC
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OUT
Washington
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OUT
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Big 10 football transfer portal tracker: Updates for players on move
