Video: Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory

Posted Jan 5, 2026
New Year’s Day has long been synonymous with college football bowl games, but it’s also a key week for the future of those teams. Last Friday, the window opened for players to transfer, part of what some have called a "wild west" in college sports. Lisa Desjardins discussed the reshaping of college sports and what it means for athletes with Stewart Mandel. (PBS.org)

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