"SEC coaches expressed support Wednesday for the proposed move of college football's transfer portal window from December to January, arguing it's best option even if it conflicts with the College Football Playoff schedule. "I'm sorry, there's no crying on the yacht," LSU coach Brian Kelly said Wednesday during the weekly SEC teleconference. "I mean, we gotta get this thing set and its best position at this time to allow us to set our rosters moving forward.""
"He said he believes a majority of Big Ten coaches and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti agree with him. Kelly said his fellow SEC coaches are unanimous in their support of shifting to a January portal period. "I've talked to many that believe across the country this is the progress that we need to make," Kelly said."
"The FBS Oversight Committee voted last week to move the portal window to Jan. 2-11, 2026, giving FBS graduate and underclassman players 10 days to decide if they will enter their names in the NCAA transfer portal, and eliminate the April transfer window. The reform still needs to be approved by the Division I Administrative Committee, with a vote expected to occur before Oct. 1."
SEC coaches back shifting the transfer portal window from December to Jan. 2-11, 2026, believing the timing best allows roster decisions despite CFP conflicts. LSU coach Brian Kelly emphasized the need to set rosters moving forward and said many around the country see the January move as progress. Ohio State coach Ryan Day and several Big Ten figures express concern about assembling rosters while still competing in the playoff. Georgia coach Kirby Smart acknowledged roster management challenges for teams remaining in the postseason but agreed January is the preferable option. The FBS Oversight Committee approved the change pending Division I Administrative Committee approval before Oct. 1, and the April window would be eliminated.
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