"Transfer portal season is already well underway, but the floodgates finally open on Friday. The first day of the NCAA transfer portal window, which runs Jan. 2-16, will feature thousands of FBS and FCS players officially entering their names in the portal. For quarterbacks, these portal recruitments will be fast, furious and financially lucrative. We've already seen enough early announcements in December to know this will be another strong QB market with a growing list of experienced starters making moves for 2026."
"The cost to acquire transfer quarterbacks has increased. Last year, Power 4 programs locked up proven starters for $1.5 million or less. Sources tell ESPN the top passers on the market this offseason are expecting deals in the $3-4 million range, with the best of the best potentially commanding as much as $5 million. And the elimination of the spring portal window means the stakes are even higher this time around: Teams have one shot to get their QB1 for next season."
Transfer portal season begins Jan. 2-16 and will feature thousands of FBS and FCS players officially entering the portal. Quarterback recruitments are expected to be fast, furious and financially lucrative, with a growing list of experienced starters moving for 2026. The cost to acquire transfer quarterbacks has risen significantly: Power 4 programs last year paid proven starters $1.5 million or less, while top passers this offseason expect $3–4 million and the elite could command as much as $5 million. The elimination of the spring portal window means teams have a single opportunity to secure their QB1 for next season. Twenty-six quarterbacks are identified as intriguing potential movers in January.
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