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2026 Transfer & Regular Signing Periods
- Thread starter Buffnik
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I know. I’m just saying that we can still join Wake in being upset about tampering!
I think a deal (signing Seaton) is done with Oregon and there is no rush at all because they have a quarter system. He could literally show up in March.
I don't have a sub so I'm assuming this person is correct but feel free to correct me, if not.
Of all the players who have been involved with CU during the Sanders era, this pu$$y is my least favorite because of how he played both CU and K-State for my $$.
This is not the caliber of CB I expect.
Also, why is Kevin Mathis still our CB coach? Who did he develop outside of the TH12 who developed himself?
Formerly_Medford
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Seaton right now is in the same class of player as Kadyn Proctor…looked at by media types as a top ten type pick, but the overall play does not suggest that at all
Kid got some limited run on the national
title favorite as a RS freshman. Assuming we have plenty of space, what’s the harm? No one said hes CB1.
Yes, but we need a CB1
BuffBronco
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Shaddie Clayton deactivated his account after his NFL Draft announcement
Doesn't Mata though!
IU true frosh DB, last name Bah. another 5'10" 180 pounder LOL
That’s a fairly standard size for a Freshman CB
was mostly a joke, but it's a standard size for a S under CP. Cam S-C, Byard (a littler thicker), but mostly the two incoming safetys Naeten Mitchell and Jaydan Hardy are listed at exactly that. And Jayden M-J and Boo are listed at 5-11 200.
I wonder if he’s just visiting MSU as a favor for Loadholt. That would be wild for him to go there
Wants too much money is relative. His agent sucks. If he'd been in the portal on the 2nd he could have written any number on a blank check from 10 teams. Two days before end of the window, when teams have spent is just silly timing to chase a bag. Even if the 0 championships team might bail him out, it won't compare to a bidding war two weeks ago
Low cost of living
You get what you pay for.
Probably got a decent check just to visit.
Feels like the way to go for most non blue blood programs with QB recruiting is to recruit the mid tier HS kids with the intention of developing them over 2 years or so while looking for a transfer option who can start for one season
You can’t develop them too well. They may want to become backups in the SEC.
Has anyone ever won a national championship with a true freshman starting at QB?
With the transfer rules making elite vets available, a blue blood developing a freshman is kinda giving up on a season.
Oops. Said the same thing in the other thread before reading this one.
It’s also not financial feasible for a mid major program to be paying a blue chip QB to ride the bench AND a reasonable veteran guy like CU did last season. Tough lesson to learn, but going forward, I wouldn’t be going after any 4 or 5* QBs unless you are so confident thy are going to play from day one
Twice, although both began the season as backups.
Trevor Lawrence did it with Clemson, taking over after game 4.
Jamelle Hollieway did it for Oklahoma, after the U snapped Troy Aikman’s leg.
Honorable mention: Tua Tagavoiloa came off the bench to win the national title game and Tim Tebow was a significant contributor as a true freshman behind the starter Chris Leak.
class01
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#Projected Starters 2026
Projections incorporate Brennan Marion’s “Go-Go” up-tempo RPO/run scheme (mobile QB Julian Lewis fits) and Robert Livingston’s multiple defense. Portal additions emphasize experienced, productive players (e.g., FCS/Power 4 starters) to fix 2025 run defense, protection, and secondary woes.
Offense (Projected: 11 personnel with RPO/run emphasis)
• QB: Julian Lewis (Sophomore, returning) – 5-star dual-threat set to start.
• RB: Damian Henderson II (Transfer from Sacramento State, 4-star) – Lead back; rotate with JaQuail Smith (Transfer from Sacramento State, 4-star).
• WR1: DeAndre Moore Jr. (Transfer from Texas, 4-star) – Proven production (77 catches, 988 yards, 11 TDs career).
• WR2: Danny Scudero (Transfer from San Jose State, 4-star) – Elite FCS stats (nation-leading 88 catches, 1,291 yards, 10 TDs in 2025).
• WR3 (Slot): Ernest Campbell (Transfer from Sacramento State, 4-star) – Quick option (37 catches, 755 yards, 8 TDs in 2025).
• TE: Fisher Clements (Transfer from Northern Colorado, 3-star) – 6-7 blocker/receiver.
• LT: Taj White (Transfer from Rutgers, 4-star) or Bo Hughley (Transfer from Georgia) – Replaces Seaton; both experienced (White Big Ten starter; Hughley no sacks allowed in 246 snaps 2025).
• LG: Jose Soto (Transfer from Sacramento State, 4-star IOL) – Run mauler.
• C: Demetrius Hunter (Transfer from Houston) – 24-game starter, veteran anchor (low sacks allowed)
• RG: Andre Roye Jr. (Senior, returning) – Continuity.
• RT: Jayven Richardson (Transfer from Missouri, 4-star OT) – Depth/experience.
Bench Notes: QB: Isaac Wilson (Transfer from Utah, 4-star). WR depth: Kam Perry (Miami OH transfer), freshmen Xavier McDonald (88 rating), Christian Ward (87). OL: Mana Taimani (returning vet) for rotation.
Defense (Projected: 4-2-5 base)
• DT: Santana Hopper (Senior transfer from Tulane, 4-star) – Disruptor.
• DT: Sedrick Smith (Transfer from Maryland) or Ezra Christensen (Transfer from New Mexico State, 4-star) – Size/space-eater (Smith 6-4/320).
• DE/Edge1: Vili Taufatofua (Senior transfer from San Jose State, 4-star) – Power rusher.
• DE/Edge2: Toby Anene (Transfer from North Dakota State, 4-star) – Speed; depth Yamil Talib, Balansama Kamara.
• LB1 (Mike): Liona Lefau (Transfer from Texas, 4-star) – Tackling leader.
• LB2 (Will): Gideon Lampron (Transfer from Bowling Green, 4-star) or Tyler Martinez (New Mexico State transfer).
• CB1: Cree Thomas (Transfer from Notre Dame, 4-star) – Lengthy.
• CB2: Emory Floyd (Transfer from App State) – All-conference starter (59 tackles, 6 PBUs, INT; strong run/tackling grades).
• Nickel: Justin Eaglin (Transfer from James Madison, 4-star) or Maurice Williams (Freshman recruit).
• S1: Boo Carter (Junior transfer from Tennessee, 4-star) – Ball hawk.
• S2: Jaydan Hardy (Transfer from Oklahoma) or Randon Fontenette (Vanderbilt transfer) – Depth with Naeten Mitchell (New Mexico State transfer).
Bench Notes: DL: Dylan Manuel (App State), Tyler Moore. LB: Recruits Carson Crawford (high-upside), Rodney Colton Jr. Secondary: Preston Ashley (90 recruit), Braylon Edwards.
Special Teams
• K: Alejandro Mata (returning) or Joshua McCormick (Grambling transfer).
• P: Damon Greaves (returning).
• Returner: Ernest Campbell or Kam Perry.
Position Group Predictions: Improvements and Declines
• Improvements:
• Offensive Line: Massive reset post-Seaton (Hunter at C, White/Hughley/Richardson at tackles, Soto interior). Targets 4.0+ YPC, fewer sacks.
• Defensive Line/Edge: 10+ adds (Smith, Hopper, Christensen, Taufatofua). Expect 25-35 sacks, better run defense.
• Secondary: Elite influx (Floyd, Hardy, Carter, Thomas, Fontenette). Rebuilds to upper-mid Big 12.
• Declines:
• Wide Receivers: Omarion Miller gone; portal group (Moore, Scudero, Campbell, Perry) high-production but needs P4 gel.
• Offensive Tackle: Seaton loss hurts; transfers mitigate but integration key.
• Linebackers: Solid but youth risks.
Offensive and Defensive Performance Predictions
• Offense: Marion’s run/tempo balance. Projected: 26-30 PPG, 380-420 YPG. Strength: Rushing (150+ YPG). Weakness: Early chemistry.
• Defense: Front/secondary upgrades fix ~35 PPG allowed. Projected: 26-29 PPG allowed, 28+ sacks. Strength: Pressure/turnovers.
Overall Record Prediction for 2026
Portal dominance (35+ adds) + scheme positions bounce-back. Non-con: Wins vs. Weber State, at Northwestern; loss at Georgia Tech. Big 12: 4-5 possible.
• Projected Record: 6-6 to 7-5 (4-5 Big 12). Bowl eligible/upside. Downside: 5-7 if key integrations lag. Sets 2027 contention path.
Projections incorporate Brennan Marion’s “Go-Go” up-tempo RPO/run scheme (mobile QB Julian Lewis fits) and Robert Livingston’s multiple defense. Portal additions emphasize experienced, productive players (e.g., FCS/Power 4 starters) to fix 2025 run defense, protection, and secondary woes.
Offense (Projected: 11 personnel with RPO/run emphasis)
• QB: Julian Lewis (Sophomore, returning) – 5-star dual-threat set to start.
• RB: Damian Henderson II (Transfer from Sacramento State, 4-star) – Lead back; rotate with JaQuail Smith (Transfer from Sacramento State, 4-star).
• WR1: DeAndre Moore Jr. (Transfer from Texas, 4-star) – Proven production (77 catches, 988 yards, 11 TDs career).
• WR2: Danny Scudero (Transfer from San Jose State, 4-star) – Elite FCS stats (nation-leading 88 catches, 1,291 yards, 10 TDs in 2025).
• WR3 (Slot): Ernest Campbell (Transfer from Sacramento State, 4-star) – Quick option (37 catches, 755 yards, 8 TDs in 2025).
• TE: Fisher Clements (Transfer from Northern Colorado, 3-star) – 6-7 blocker/receiver.
• LT: Taj White (Transfer from Rutgers, 4-star) or Bo Hughley (Transfer from Georgia) – Replaces Seaton; both experienced (White Big Ten starter; Hughley no sacks allowed in 246 snaps 2025).
• LG: Jose Soto (Transfer from Sacramento State, 4-star IOL) – Run mauler.
• C: Demetrius Hunter (Transfer from Houston) – 24-game starter, veteran anchor (low sacks allowed)
• RG: Andre Roye Jr. (Senior, returning) – Continuity.
• RT: Jayven Richardson (Transfer from Missouri, 4-star OT) – Depth/experience.
Bench Notes: QB: Isaac Wilson (Transfer from Utah, 4-star). WR depth: Kam Perry (Miami OH transfer), freshmen Xavier McDonald (88 rating), Christian Ward (87). OL: Mana Taimani (returning vet) for rotation.
Defense (Projected: 4-2-5 base)
• DT: Santana Hopper (Senior transfer from Tulane, 4-star) – Disruptor.
• DT: Sedrick Smith (Transfer from Maryland) or Ezra Christensen (Transfer from New Mexico State, 4-star) – Size/space-eater (Smith 6-4/320).
• DE/Edge1: Vili Taufatofua (Senior transfer from San Jose State, 4-star) – Power rusher.
• DE/Edge2: Toby Anene (Transfer from North Dakota State, 4-star) – Speed; depth Yamil Talib, Balansama Kamara.
• LB1 (Mike): Liona Lefau (Transfer from Texas, 4-star) – Tackling leader.
• LB2 (Will): Gideon Lampron (Transfer from Bowling Green, 4-star) or Tyler Martinez (New Mexico State transfer).
• CB1: Cree Thomas (Transfer from Notre Dame, 4-star) – Lengthy.
• CB2: Emory Floyd (Transfer from App State) – All-conference starter (59 tackles, 6 PBUs, INT; strong run/tackling grades).
• Nickel: Justin Eaglin (Transfer from James Madison, 4-star) or Maurice Williams (Freshman recruit).
• S1: Boo Carter (Junior transfer from Tennessee, 4-star) – Ball hawk.
• S2: Jaydan Hardy (Transfer from Oklahoma) or Randon Fontenette (Vanderbilt transfer) – Depth with Naeten Mitchell (New Mexico State transfer).
Bench Notes: DL: Dylan Manuel (App State), Tyler Moore. LB: Recruits Carson Crawford (high-upside), Rodney Colton Jr. Secondary: Preston Ashley (90 recruit), Braylon Edwards.
Special Teams
• K: Alejandro Mata (returning) or Joshua McCormick (Grambling transfer).
• P: Damon Greaves (returning).
• Returner: Ernest Campbell or Kam Perry.
Position Group Predictions: Improvements and Declines
• Improvements:
• Offensive Line: Massive reset post-Seaton (Hunter at C, White/Hughley/Richardson at tackles, Soto interior). Targets 4.0+ YPC, fewer sacks.
• Defensive Line/Edge: 10+ adds (Smith, Hopper, Christensen, Taufatofua). Expect 25-35 sacks, better run defense.
• Secondary: Elite influx (Floyd, Hardy, Carter, Thomas, Fontenette). Rebuilds to upper-mid Big 12.
• Declines:
• Wide Receivers: Omarion Miller gone; portal group (Moore, Scudero, Campbell, Perry) high-production but needs P4 gel.
• Offensive Tackle: Seaton loss hurts; transfers mitigate but integration key.
• Linebackers: Solid but youth risks.
Offensive and Defensive Performance Predictions
• Offense: Marion’s run/tempo balance. Projected: 26-30 PPG, 380-420 YPG. Strength: Rushing (150+ YPG). Weakness: Early chemistry.
• Defense: Front/secondary upgrades fix ~35 PPG allowed. Projected: 26-29 PPG allowed, 28+ sacks. Strength: Pressure/turnovers.
Overall Record Prediction for 2026
Portal dominance (35+ adds) + scheme positions bounce-back. Non-con: Wins vs. Weber State, at Northwestern; loss at Georgia Tech. Big 12: 4-5 possible.
• Projected Record: 6-6 to 7-5 (4-5 Big 12). Bowl eligible/upside. Downside: 5-7 if key integrations lag. Sets 2027 contention path.