MamaHen's Playbook

The Transfer Portal Trap — R.I.P. to 10,000 Dreams

Nicole T. Henry

Published on: 12/02/2026

There were over 10,000 of them. That’s right, 10,000 young men. We are talking D1, D1 FCS, D2, JUCO—all of college football. Over 10,000 student-athletes entered the transfer portal, looking for greener grass, bigger checks, and more playing time.