2026 Transfer Portal - General

[NDMatt91]

They aren't related, are they?

One is from Michigan and the other is from Texas, so I doubt it.

 

[notredomer23]

Michigan names I'd welcome in the portal:

Brandyn Hillman
Andrew Marsh
Ty Haywood
Justice Haynes
Tommy Carr

That's about it to be honest. It's striking looking at their 2026 class how ND didn't really compete with them for ANY recruits besides Vallejo, Blade, and Ludwig.

 

[allenm5333]

Michigan names I'd welcome in the portal:

Brandyn Hillman
Andrew Marsh
Ty Haywood
Justice Haynes
Tommy Carr

That's about it to be honest. It's striking looking at their 2026 class how ND didn't really compete with them for ANY recruits besides Vallejo, Blade, and Ludwig.

Anyone know how Blade did this year?

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Like in the Vallejo thread, you know 08 is dying to post about a Keon Keeley acquisition if DeBoer goes to Meatchicken.

 

[fightingirish26]

With no info whatsoever i could see justice haynes happening

 

[EvilleIrish]

Michigan names I'd welcome in the portal:

Brandyn Hillman
Andrew Marsh
Ty Haywood
Justice Haynes
Tommy Carr

That's about it to be honest. It's striking looking at their 2026 class how ND didn't really compete with them for ANY recruits besides Vallejo, Blade, and Ludwig.

Will this matter if they aren't just finishing their freshman year or grad transfers?

 

[317Irish]

With no info whatsoever i could see justice haynes happening

Wink wink?

It would be nice to have another back of his capability, unless the staff trusts in what we have coming to show a little more flash.

 

[Kingbish01]

With no info whatsoever i could see justice haynes happening

I'll be able to let you know if ND makes contact which would be a good sign IMO. He hasn't made a decision to stay or go yet, so that's a plus.

I'm hearing Underwood is 90% out the door after this all happened.

 

[Irishdawg]

I'll be able to let you know if ND makes contact which would be a good sign IMO. He hasn't made a decision to stay or go yet, so that's a plus.

I'm hearing Underwood is 90% out the door after this all happened.

So, does he keep 1/4 of his 14mil?🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[Kingbish01]

So, does he keep 1/4 of his 14mil?🤷🏻‍♂️

After Provo Dave, I hope he keeps 4/4...LOL

 

[Irish5Saint]

Singer did mention Marsh this morning in portal intel article.

 

[2013Irish]

Singer did mention Marsh this morning in portal intel article.

Nick or Andrew?

 

[Cpnd1]

Nick or Andrew?

Nick from MSU. Also not sure if this is from the past, but he follows Irish sports daily on instagram. Also CJ, but that could just be because both are from Michigan and the same grade.

 

[BigOunce]

Michigan names I'd welcome in the portal:

Brandyn Hillman
Andrew Marsh
Ty Haywood
Justice Haynes
Tommy Carr

That's about it to be honest. It's striking looking at their 2026 class how ND didn't really compete with them for ANY recruits besides Vallejo, Blade, and Ludwig.

Thoughts on NOB? Could use another high-end linebacker if Sneed leaves and while Kyng eases back from his injury.

 

[Ricochet]

With no info whatsoever i could see justice haynes happening

He's projected to be a Top 5 RB in this years draft, don't see him going anywhere but the draft.

 

[2013Irish]

Thoughts on NOB? Could use another high-end linebacker if Sneed leaves and while Kyng eases back from his injury.

Didn't he burn his bridge with ND towards the end of the recruiting process?

 

[ACamp1900]

I usually wait and see after all this is over to see what happened,… this year? I’m watching very closely in real time. If they get even three (hopefully more but at least three) major impact guys at the right positions they are absolutely a legit title contender. This MUST be a home run portal, not so much in quantity, but quality, we all know what position groups need a jolt

 

[NDMatt91]

Nick from MSU. Also not sure if this is from the past, but he follows Irish sports daily on instagram. Also CJ, but that could just be because both are from Michigan and the same grade.

That would be huge if they could get him through admissions. He's definitely a future NFL player and he has 2 years of eligibility left.

 

[EvilleIrish]

Anybody care to summarize what Singer said today?

 

[IrishLax]

We reached out to Nick Marsh immediately. Still unclear if there's any interest or if it's going anywhere, he's going to have a LOT of bidders.

 

[IrishLax]

Jackson Arnold in the portal, is he good enough to back up CJ Carr or do we need to look for a higher quality #2?

 

[Dale]

Jackson Arnold in the portal, is he good enough to back up CJ Carr or do we need to look for a higher quality #2?

No. He’s unplayable.

He screams transfer to an American school and potentially still lose the job like a TJ Finley or Malachi Nelson.

 

[GoldenAura]

Jackson Arnold in the portal, is he good enough to back up CJ Carr or do we need to look for a higher quality #2?

Depends on if the staff is happy with the backup QB being a runningback.

 

[rtrn2glory]

i don't see us bringing in a transfer at QB unless we find out after spring that the options are an absolute no.

 

[Irish5Saint]

We reached out to Nick Marsh immediately. Still unclear if there's any interest or if it's going anywhere, he's going to have a LOT of bidders.

Still don’t think admissions will let him through.

 

[ACamp1900]

We reached out to Nick Marsh immediately. Still unclear if there's any interest or if it's going anywhere, he's going to have a LOT of bidders.

Go all in here, and a DT, it’ll cost at lot but just do it… then fill from there

 

[NDMatt91]

Go all in here, and a DT, it’ll cost at lot but just do it… then fill from there

As far as potential grad transfers go, there's a chance that the portal might not have anyone better than John Walker. There's a pretty good chance he'll be drafted in 2027 or 2028. I'd rank him 3rd behind CJ Fite and Mateen Ibirogba among potential grad transfers, but there's no guarantee that they'll even hit the portal.

 

[IrishLax]

No. He’s unplayable.

He screams transfer to an American school and potentially still lose the job like a TJ Finley or Malachi Nelson.

Drew Pyne, Jackson Arnold, Malik Zaire... who you got?!

 

[Domina Nostra]

i don't see us bringing in a transfer at QB unless we find out after spring that the options are an absolute no.

I would 100% take a transfer QB. What we have is not close to good enough if Carr gets hurt. If it turns out that one if them surprises in a major way, then you go from there.

 

[rtrn2glory]

it's hard to bring in transfers that know they are going to sit. Not sure if anybody would be willing to transfer in and hold a clipboard. Not as glamorous as it is in the NFL. and definitely not the same paycheck