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USA Today lists top 10 impactful transfers in Big Ten for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:09 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

USA Today lists top 10 impactful transfers in Big Ten for 2026

Summary

USA Today has identified the top 10 most impactful transfers in the Big Ten for the upcoming 2026 college football season. Some notable transfers include Wayne Knight and Sahir West, both joining UCLA from James Madison. Other key players include Colton Joseph, a quarterback transferring to Wisconsin from Old Dominion, and Josh Hoover, who will play for Indiana after a stint at TCU. These transfers aim to fill significant roster gaps and could play pivotal roles for their new teams in the coming season.

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By the Numbers

•Wayne Knight joins UCLA from James Madison after a breakout year.
•Colton Joseph transfers to Wisconsin, bringing strong offensive stats.
•Josh Hoover is set to play for Indiana after moving from TCU.
•Transfers like Terry Moore aim to bolster defenses at Ohio State.
•Impact players may significantly affect team performance in 2026.

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1:09 PMYahoo Sports — USA Today names Top 10 impact transfers in Big Ten for 2026

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USA Today’s Austin Curtright named the top 10 most impactful transfers in the Big Ten for the 2026 college football season. There are a lot of impact positions in this group of course. Now, will all these transfers pan out? Not necessarily. But, these teams took some big swings in some cases to fill roster […]
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