ANALYSIS: Much like last year, the Alabama detractors want to point out the quantity over quality. Haynes might be the biggest loss but it is more disappointing than gut-wrenching. Smith was a starter but seemed in danger of losing his position.

Just before the dead recruiting period begins, Virginia has landed another big victory in the transfer portal, as Alabama defensive lineman transfer Hunter Osbo

Alabama football bolstered its 2025 offense through the transfer portal on Saturday. The Crimson Tide landed former Miami wide receiver Isaiah Horton’s commitment. Horton announced the pledge on social media, in conjunction with Hayes Fawcett of On3.

With one game remaining in 2024, Alabama continues to improve its growing 2025 roster. The Crimson Tide managed to obtain another key player from the transfer portal on Saturday by receiving the commitment of former Texas A&M offensive lineman Kam Dewberry, per On3 Sports.

Iowa football snagged its second transfer portal commitment, adding defensive lineman Jonah Pace over fellow finalist Nebraska.

Alabama football bolstered its linebacking core on Saturday, landing a transfer portal commitment from Colorado. Nikhai Hill-Green announced he’ll be joining the Crimson Tide, after one season in Boulder.

UConn football has announced the additions of defensive back Sammy Anderson Jr., running back MJ Flowers, defensive lineman Trent Jones II, and linebacker Terry Kirksey Jr. Two players come from Division I FCS schools: Anderson from Austin Peay and Flowers from Eastern Illinois.