Prominent College Football Program Has Lost an FBS-Leading 36 Players to Transfer Portal

College football finds itself in a strange and evolving place at the moment. While the sport may be more popular than ever from a fan’s perspective, it’s undergoing drastic changes on the player, coach, and business fronts. With the rise of the NCAA transfer portal and NIL deals, the dynamics of the game are shifting at a rapid pace.

Many teams have used these changes to their advantage, being highly active in the portal and positioning themselves for success in the 2025 season. 

However, not every program has benefited equally. One team that has been hit particularly hard is the Washington State Cougars, who find themselves in an extremely tough spot as they try to navigate a rapidly changing landscape.

The Cougars remain a part of the Pac-12, a conference that is in the process of rebuilding, with some programs already making significant moves to retool their rosters. Washington State is facing an uphill battle after losing a staggering 36 players to the transfer portal this offseason — the most of any FBS program, according to On3.