"Both teams turned to the transfer portal, which closed on Jan. 16, to bring in experienced, high-profile replacements. Indiana is bringing in Josh Hoover from TCU while the Canes are linked to Duke's Darian Mensah who jumped into the portal at nearly the last moment. Transfers will have a big place in the 2026 season, but there are legitimate battles at places like Alabama, Florida State, Cincinnati, Michigan State, Nebraska and Tennessee."
"Why he'll start: Retaining Sagapolutele, the nation's freshman passing yards leader this past fall, became the Golden Bears' chief priority just weeks into the 2025 season. First-year Bears coach Tosh Lupoi's efforts with Sagapolutele in the hours after he took over the program in December only underscored the importance of the young passer who threw for 3,454 yards (17th best nationally) with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions in his debut season."
Five College Football Playoff teams must replace their quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Indiana and Miami both pursued high-profile transfers after the portal closed on Jan. 16, with Indiana bringing Josh Hoover from TCU and Miami linked to Duke's Darian Mensah. Transfers will play a major role in roster turnover while true competitions remain at Alabama, Florida State, Cincinnati, Michigan State, Nebraska and Tennessee. Projections list projected Week 1 starters across the Power 4 conferences and independent Notre Dame. In the ACC projection, Mason McKenzie and sophomore Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele are named, with Sagapolutele returning after a 3,454-yard freshman season.
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