College football transfer portal classes under the most pressure in 2026

In 2026, several college football programs face significant pressure to improve their fortunes through key transfer portal additions. At Baylor, head coach Dave Aranda seeks to reverse the team’s recent losing trend by bringing in nearly 30 transfers, including former five-star quarterback DJ Lagway and multiple experienced offensive linemen and defenders. Colorado, under Deion Sanders, aims to avoid further losing seasons by prioritizing productive transfers such as top receiver Danny Scudero and defensive standouts like Santana Hopper.

Florida State's Mike Norvell is under pressure to improve after a poor two-year record, relying on Auburn quarterback transfer Ashton Daniels and a restructured offensive line. Maryland has opted for a smaller transfer class with key additions like quarterback Malik Washington, while North Carolina, led by Bill Belichick, focuses on strategic transfers and high school recruits to rebound from a disappointing season.

South Carolina's Shane Beamer faces the challenge of improving the team’s offensive line, which allowed a high number of sacks, while Texas aims