Inside the college football transfer portal: Emotions compete with the lure of a big payday

Posted Apr 25, 2025
The player. The agents. The recruiter. All come together at the transfer portal. This is the frenzied new reality of college football. The construction of a college football roster has changed dramatically the past several years thanks to NIL deals that serve as de facto salaries and a federal court order that allows players to transfer with almost no restrictions. (ESPN.com)

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