Max Olson
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Covering national college football & transfer portal for @espn
Joined April 2009
In 2022, Jacob Rodriguez was a walk-on taking out student loans, sleeping on the floor of his brother's apartment and learning to play LB. "I was just trying to make the team." On the former QB's journey to becoming a Heisman contender at @TexasTechFB:
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The Texas Tech linebacker has been one of college football's brightest stars this season.
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South Alabama OT Ethan Hubbard plans to enter the transfer portal, a source tells ESPN. The 6-6 310 RS sophomore started 12 games at RT this season.
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Kansas State DE Tobi Osunsanmi’s statement on electing to enter the transfer portal
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Kansas State DE Tobi Osunsanmi plans to enter the transfer portal, his agency @LIFTSPORTSMNGMT tells ESPN. The 6-3 250 pass rusher has produced 47 pressures, 12.5 TFLs and 8.5 sacks in his career.
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UMass LB Rashad Henry plans to enter the transfer portal, per his reps @AlecEaston and @michaelsalvo of @nilsonsports. The 6-3, 230 sophomore started 4 games and had 67 tackles and 3 TFLs this season. Two more years of eligibility.
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Colorado DE Alexander McPherson plans to enter the transfer portal, his agent @AgentJoeD tells ESPN. McPherson played in 10 games as a true freshman this season with 16 tackles, 8 pressures and a blocked punt.
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Missouri State DL Ahmad Poole plans to enter the transfer portal, per his reps @AlecEaston and @michaelsalvo of @nilsonsports. The 6-0 300 junior had 31 tackles, 3.5 TFL and 2 forced fumbles this season.
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Sources: Duke QB Darian Mensah will be returning to Duke for his redshirt junior year after exploring entering the NFL draft. He’s informed Duke of his decision. Mensah led the ACC in passing yards and ranks No. 5 in Mel Kiper Jr.’s quarterback rankings for the 2026 Draft.
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On the hot seat in 2025, Brent Venables decided to start calling plays again. Tonight, Oklahoma returns to the CFP for the first time since 2019, anchored by one of the nation's most suffocating defenses and a defensive mastermind back at his very best:
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On the hot seat after a losing season, the OU head coach returned to playcalling. The move created a vintage Sooners D.
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One theme I've heard from many college GMs/DPPs this month: Pretty tough to be in the $3+ million QB business. Cost of retention keeps rising. Great ones are worth it. But not easy right now for the programs with lots of portal needs trying to stick to budget/cap.
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Wyoming DT Lucas Samsula plans to enter the transfer portal, a source tells ESPN. The 6-4 305 RS freshman started 7 games this season. Three more years of eligibility.
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Florida DT Michai Boireau plans to enter the transfer portal, per @APSportsAgency. The 6-4.5, 349-pound sophomore started 9 games this season and recorded 20 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 INT.
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Florida State defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per @APSportsAgency. Jenkins started five games for the Seminoles this year and played in 20 games at Tennessee prior to FSU. He finished this year with 17 tackles and 1.5 TFLs.
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Penn State DE Chaz Coleman plans to enter the transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN. Matt Campbell and his staff made retaining the talented true freshman a priority, but the former ESPN 300 recruit has decided to move on. On3 1st.
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Wow! Texas has fired DC Pete Kwiatkowski and is bringing back Will Muschamp.
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Howard LB Ja'Quavion Smith plans to enter the transfer portal, a source tells ESPN. Smith recorded 11 TFLs, 4.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles in his first season as a starter.
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Delaware OT Anwar O'Neal plans to enter the transfer portal, a source tells ESPN. The 6-5 305 RS sophomore was a 2-year starter at LT for the Blue Hens and honorable mention All-CUSA this season. He's expected to get major P4 interest.
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Bowling Green WR DeShaun Lanier plans to enter the transfer portal, per his reps @AlecEaston and @michaelsalvo of @nilsonsports. The 5-11 175 freshman redshirted this season and has 4 more years of eligibility.
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D-III All-American RB Rahshan La Mons is entering the transfer portal. He's put up 3,616 all-purpose yards and 38 TDs in just 2 seasons.
All-Landmark First Team (2024 & 2025) Landmark Rookie of the Year (2024) D3football All-Region 2 First Team (2024) D3football All-Region 2 Third Team (2025) D3football All-American Third Team (2025) https://t.co/q1K4mAtC39 Career Stats: 2518 Yds 30 Tds 67 Rec 638 Rec. Yds 4 Tds
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Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula has informed the Missouri staff he intends to enter the portal, sources confirm to ESPN. He’s not going to play in the Gator Bowl against Virginia, per ESPN sources. CBS first reported his intention to enter portal.
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