NCAA Cabinet approves new football transfer portal schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved new transfer portal windows for college football, opening for 10 days starting January 4, 2026. This window follows the College Football Playoff games on January 1, during which four teams will still be vying for the national championship. The approval allows players to enter the transfer portal while some teams are still competing in the playoffs. The change reflects ongoing adaptations within college football to accommodate player mobility.
- •New portal opens January 4, 2026, after playoff games.
- •Window lasts for 10 days.
- •Four teams remain in contention during the transfer timeline.
- •Reflects NCAA's response to evolving player movement.
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA Division I Cabinet approves change to football transfer window
"New NCAA transfer portal windows are coming to college football within the next few months. On Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved the portal opening for 10 days, beginning on the first business day following Jan. 1. While the season will still not be over for a few teams, the transfer portal will be […]
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