College football transfer portal: Power Four teams with most 2026 departures

The college football transfer portal is experiencing unprecedented activity, with 25 Power Four programs reaching at least 25 player entries just ten days into the winter window, as of January 2026. This rapid movement, driven by NIL deals, immediate eligibility, and other factors, marks a significant shift in how teams manage rosters. Among the notable programs seeing high attrition without a coaching change are:

• West Virginia: With 46 players exiting, the Mountaineers lead in departures among teams without a coaching change. Key losses include top receiver Cam Vaughn and leading rushers Diore Hubbard and Cyncir Bowers.

• Florida State: Facing pressure to improve, Florida State has seen 38 players leave, impacting its defense significantly, with several starters, including safeties Edwin Joseph and Earl Little Jr., departing.

• Colorado: Under Deion Sanders, Colorado has 35 players in the portal, with significant gaps in the defensive backfield and offense due to