Notre Dame football navigates transfer portal changes this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Notre Dame faces significant developments regarding the transfer portal as 2026 begins. Defensive lineman Armel Mukam initially entered the portal but opted to stay with the team, citing improved performance. The Irish have also successfully recruited wide receivers Quincy Porter and Mylan Graham from Ohio State. The ongoing legal cases allow former players, including Junior Tuihalamaka, to return to college football, reshaping team rosters. As fall camp progresses, new players are emerging as impactful contributors.
- •Armel Mukam chose to stay at Notre Dame after entering the transfer portal.
- •Quincy Porter and Mylan Graham joined Notre Dame from Ohio State.
- •Junior Tuihalamaka may return to college football due to ongoing legal cases.
- •Notre Dame emphasizes the passing game following key NFL Draft departures.
- •New wide receivers are making a strong impression in fall camp.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame Football and the Transfer Portal Noise
"The transfer portal is a big part of Notre Dame and college football, and its impact on the sport is constant.
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