NCAA DI Football Transfer Portal Changes

Division I football athletes need to be aware of changes to the Transfer Portal dates that were approved by the NCAA recently.

The December and April Transfer Portal windows for D1 football athletes have been eliminated.  They will be replaced by one 15-day Portal window from January 2-16.

Also, the Administrative Committee approved a change to the “head coach departure exception” that will only apply for D1 football athletes. 

• The new rule will provide athletes with a 15-day window to enter the Transfer Portal which will begin 5 days AFTER the hiring of a new head coach. 

For all sports other than football, the exception provides an athlete in any sport a 30-day window to enter the Transfer Portal after the announcement of a head coaching change.

For a detailed discussion of the Transfer rules and procedures and how they affect your student-athlete, schedule a confidential Transfer Consultation or contact us at rick@informedathlete.com or at 913-766-1235.