As the transfer portal closed last week, college football saw a flurry of important signings. With the dust beginning to settle, several programs have made significant changes to their rosters, positioning themselves for the upcoming season.
Texas Tech's Red Raiders landed former five-star recruit Micah Hudson, who had an uneventful stint at Texas A&M. In another strategic move, they added Roy Alexander, a standout receiver from Incarnate Word, strengthening their receiving unit.
Coach Deion Sanders at Colorado made pivotal additions, acquiring offensive talents like lineman Larry Johnson III from Tennessee and receiver Hykeem Williams from Florida State. Fortifying their defense, the Buffaloes brought in Noah King and John Slaughter, bolstering the secondary with players from Kansas State and Tennessee, respectively.
The Oklahoma Sooners, after losing some firepower early in the transfer cycle, made gains this week by signing Jer’Michael Carter from McNeese State. His presence should significantly enhance their downfield passing strategy, a move that outmaneuvered attempts by Tennessee, Baylor, and Utah.
Miami Hurricanes focused heavily on their offensive capabilities, securing North Dakota State's top performer, running back CharMar Brown, and seasoned Cincinnati receiver Tony Johnson, fending off competition from Florida State and UCF.
Boise State managed to retain standout defensive tackle Braxton Fely, who attracted interest from several top-tier programs but chose to remain. This re-signing is seen as a crucial retention for the team's defensive line strength.
Stanford, with GM Andrew Luck leading their recruiting drive, signed quarterback Ben Gulbranson from Oregon State. This strategic addition aims to stabilize their quarterback position with his proven record over four seasons.
Syracuse addressed key offensive line needs by recruiting TJ Ferguson from Florida State and Zach Rice from North Carolina, along with former Texas and Washington receiver Johntay Cook, now set to make an impact in New York.
UCLA, amid a crowded quarterback room, saw departures including Joey Aguilar to Tennessee. Dermaricus Davis also entered the portal, likely looking toward the FCS level for opportunities.
North Carolina bolstered its offensive line by adding Will O’Steen from Jacksonville State, a left tackle credited with allowing just seven sacks over three seasons.
Purdue, with new head coach Barry Odom, targeted defensive enhancements by signing lineman Josh Burney from Fort Valley State and defensive back An’Darius Coffey from Memphis to bring fresh dynamism to their squad.
