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CFB spring transfer portal: Recapping news, rumors and analysis from Day 1
The spring transfer period is open. Nico Iamaleava and Gio Lopez are among the top players available.

Ranking the best players in the CFB spring transfer portal
A look at the players in the spring transfer portal, which runs from April 16-25.
TOP HEADLINES
Why Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft process, stardom are like nothing we've seen before

'YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!'
Why Mad Dog is mad about Colorado retiring jerseys of Sanders, Hunter

TENNESSEE, IAMALEAVA PART WAYS
'Zero interest,' 'zero market': What does Nico Iamaleava's future hold?
The former Tennessee quarterback is headed to the transfer portal, but might not have the interest he expects.
How Tennessee clawed back power in refusing QB's NIL demand
Iamaleava is a seminal figure, somehow representing both ends of the pendulum swing of player empowerment.

STARS IN THEIR POSITION
Ranking the best pass rushers in college football in 2025
We break down the players most likely to make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks next season.

'I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY FLAWS'
How high would Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith go in this draft? We asked the NFL
Smith won't be eligible for the NFL draft until 2027, but the league is already excited about his talent.

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The best of Beau Atkinson at UNC
Check out the best plays from Beau Atkinson as the former Tar Heel enters the transfer portal.
Top Headlines
- Sources: UCLA among schools eyeing Iamaleava
- Sources: QB Browne among UNC players to portal
- Taylor takes issue with findings of Stanford probe
- FAMU to hire Heisman winner Ward as hoops HC
- Coveted former Cal RB Ott transferring to OU
- Receiver Hudson reenters portal, source says
- Badgers lose starting LT Heywood to ACL tear
- Kent State fired Burns for violations of contract
- Kiper, Yates' three-round NFL mock draft
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