The 2026 college football transfer portal is officially closing — and now it’s time to sort out who actually won.

On this episode of The Scott Hamilton Show, Scott Hamilton is joined by Chris Hummer of 247Sports and CBS Sports to break down the biggest winners and losers of the 2026 transfer portal cycle — from powerhouse programs loading up to teams left scrambling late.

What trends stood out? Which schools maximized the portal, and which ones may have overplayed their hand? Hummer explains what this cycle tells us about the future of roster building in college football and why adaptability is no longer optional.

Plus, a fascinating rule change debate: FBS head coaches reportedly want to expand the redshirt rule from four games to nine. Why does the rule exist in the first place — and would expanding it fundamentally change roster management, development, and player movement?

Portal strategy, roster churn, rule changes, and the next evolution of college football — it’s all here.

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