College football's 10 best transfer classes so far: The rich get richer

College football's 10 best transfer classes so far: The rich get richer

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Indiana, LSU, and Texas Tech have been identified as having top transfer classes in the current college football cycle. Indiana secured quarterback Josh Hoover from TCU, receiver Nick Marsh from Michigan State, and offensive guard Joe Brunner from Wisconsin. These additions significantly bolster their roster, positioning them as a formidable team within the Big Ten.

LSU made notable acquisitions including quarterback Sam Leavitt from Arizona State and safety Ty Benefield from Boise State. This enhances their quarterback depth and strengthens their defensive backfield, key areas for the team’s competitiveness in the SEC.

Texas Tech acquired quarterback Brendan Sorsby from Cincinnati, adding an experienced Big 12 player to their roster. The team also strengthened its defensive line with Mateen Ibirogba from Wake Forest and linebacker Austin Romaine from Kansas State.

New Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris utilized the transfer portal extensively, bringing in several players from North Texas to quickly rebuild the team. Key additions include quarterback Drew Mestemaker and linebacker Isaiah Chisom from UCLA, which

Originally by Paul Myerbergon January 16, 2026
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