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Transfer portal players make debut impacts in Week 0 college football

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Transfer portal players make debut impacts in Week 0 college football
Summary

College football programs integrated several transfer portal additions into their rosters during Week 0 games. Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula led his team to a 34-8 victory over NC State, recording 110 rushing yards and two passing touchdowns. Stanford quarterback Davis Warren threw for 310 yards and a score in a win against Hawaii, orchestrating a final scoring drive. Memphis saw significant contributions from quarterback Marcus Stokes and defensive lineman Elijah Kinsler in a 27-21 victory over UNLV. Meanwhile, North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman recorded 94 receiving yards to help the Tar Heels secure a 15-10 win against TCU in Dublin. Other notable performances included UNLV quarterback Jackson Arnold, who accounted for three total touchdowns in his debut for the Rebels.

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  • •Beau Pribula rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns in Virginia’s win.
  • •Davis Warren threw for 310 yards to lead Stanford over Hawaii.
  • •Marcus Stokes accounted for three total touchdowns in the Memphis victory.
  • •Jelani Thurman recorded 94 receiving yards in North Carolina’s win against TCU.
  • •Elijah Kinsler registered 2.5 tackles for loss for Memphis.
Latest Updates
  • 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Top 10 transfer portal impact players of Week 5
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  • 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Top 10 transfer portal impact players of Week 0
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In the new era of college football, the transfer portal has become a significant component of roster construction. Throughout the 2026 college football season, On3 is breaking down the top 10 transfer portal impact players based on weekly performances. Here are the most impactful transfer portal players from Week 0: 1. Virginia QB Beau Pribula Former Penn […]

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