Skull Session: The College Football Calendar Is Changing at Some Point, the Transfer Portal Market Is Six Figures at Every Position and Ohio State Ranks No. 2 in the Latest SP+

Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, teammates Bryson Rodgers, Mylan Graham, and Quincy Porter have entered the transfer portal. Jeremiah Smith, however, has confirmed that he will remain with the Buckeyes.

The NCAA is considering significant changes to the college football calendar, including adjustments to Week 0, conference championship games, signing day, College Football Playoff dates, the transfer portal, spring practice, and summer access. These discussions aim to alleviate the congestion of events in December and January, impacting team management and player transfers.

The market for college football transfers is evolving in the revenue-sharing era, with compensation for players reportedly ranging from $1 million to $4 million for quarterbacks, and varying significantly by position. This shift is driven by third-party NIL deals, which continue to influence player transfers and roster budgets.

In NFL draft projections, Ohio State players are prominently featured, with Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles