2026 Transfer Portal - General

[BeatSC]

Sure would like to see us lock down someone. We’ve done well in the last but Marcus needs to get what he wants. If all we got were two stud DL we’d still win out next year.

 

[RudyVerse]

ISD made a small hint that Hebert may be headed to the portal. If we get Mercer QB, shouldn't be an issue.

 

[RudyVerse]

Two for one?

 

[NDdomer2]

Tim Prister just said that IU paid more for Marsh than ND paid Love

For a business school that is ridiculous

Mike says he would have gave him the money too

 

[NDdomer2]

No, but I’m under the assumption missing your top target ensures 100% failure. And they are picking off our guys right now.

And portal guys WILL naturally hit more often than high school kids since they’ve played at this level.

It’s like down playing missing on a 5 star because “who knows if they’ll pan out”. I’d much rather find out with said 5 star on our roster.

Just want clarification here.

So because we missed on Marsh (our top wr target) we are now ensuring 100% failure?

 

[NDdomer2]

ISD made a small hint that Hebert may be headed to the portal. If we get Mercer QB, shouldn't be an issue.

Not surprised. I haven't heard much about how he looked through the year on scout team, but we aren't bringing in a transfer and two frosh qb's because he was giving the staff confidence in his abilities.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Hebert to the Portal wouldn't bother me too much if that happens. I think the goal is the convince Atkinson to transfer in and learn for a year at the FBS level, then compete with Jarrard for the starting spot when CJ turns pro.

 

[stpeteirish]

Not surprised. I haven't heard much about how he looked through the year on scout team, but we aren't bringing in a transfer and two frosh qb's because he was giving the staff confidence in his abilities.

I'd rather it be Hebert than Jarrard (who hasn't signed yet, can't until Feb)

 

[irishff1014]

I'd rather it be Hebert than Jarrard (who hasn't signed yet, can't until Feb)

This how you end up with another Drew Pyne situation.

 

[Chino Cherokee]

The money comes from 2 pools.

Revenue Share is the product of the House settlement. It dictates that schools can pay an annual sum of $20.5 million students athletes at their respective schools. The money can be allotted to whichever sports / student athletes that school chooses. For example, it's been reported that approximately $17 million worth of that annual funding is set aside for Notre Dame football. All schools are bound by the same cap on that money until the year 2035.

NIL is seperate, unlimited and is governed through the NCAA clearing house. Collectives (think booster clubs on steroids) pool money to further incentivize players with cash and assets.

That's what makes it complicated. Players often get paid both Rev Share money + NIL money. The combination of the two equates to their total financial package. Therefore, depending on how much money exists in the NIL pool at each school, some places can definitely spend more than others.

Thanks.

Are school's NIL amounts public knowledge?

I'm curious how Notre Dame compares with other schools.

 

[IrishinSyria]

But its working, right now, with an organized JMU backbone...what happens when thats gone?

I assume what happens is that Cignetti gets transfer targets on the line and says look at what we’ve built, look at how we’ve elevated transfers, and look at this check, do you want to be a part of this, and a lot of kids will look at the check, look at Indiana’s recent track record, and look at this big shiny Heisman.

It seems like a compelling pitch to me. Obviously not without risk, but if I had to bet on one program building a sustainable transfer-first operation (which, to be clear, I would not want and to attempt), it’s Indiana.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Thanks.

Are school's NIL amounts public knowledge?

I'm curious how Notre Dame compares with other schools.

No, unfortunately. We hear ballpark figures leak out, but we don't have firm numbers to reference.

 

[IrishinSyria]

No, unfortunately. We hear ballpark figures leak out, but we don't have firm numbers to reference.

I don’t think you really could know what funds were available, just (in theory) what had been approved through the clearinghouse. A booster or company could decide to do an NIL deal with an athlete tomorrow, they’re not restricted to a fixed pot of funds.

Also, my understanding is that there’s a widespread expectation people will just ignore the clearinghouse if it ever becomes inconvenient.

 

[arndtjc]

Vandy's leading receiver. 4.3 40

46 catches for 806 yards 7 TDs

Transferred to Vandy from Juco

 

[Notre Dame Joe]

It's crazy what happens in the portal. There are some decent players available, but rarely are they the top or elite guys. Being the #1 ranked QB, DT, CB, etc. in the portal isn't the same as being the #1 player at their position in CFB. Media tends to overhype these guys.

I believe it can be called cooperative game theory. If no one moves then no one gets a raise. If everyone gets on the carousel then everyone gets paid.

 

[pumpdog20]

Hebert to the Portal wouldn't bother me too much if that happens. I think the goal is the convince Atkinson to transfer in and learn for a year at the FBS level, then compete with Jarrard for the starting spot when CJ turns pro.

Grubbs too

 

[Dale]

If you believe the Athletic article on portal valuations, ND in just returning starters could be at like $15 million

 

[IrishInOntario]

If you believe the Athletic article on portal valuations, ND in just returning starters could be at like $15 million

That wouldn't shock me in the least. Especially when you combine Rev Share and NIL.

- When you look at what QB's are getting paid, you have to think that Carr is getting at least $2 million, conservatively.

- The starting OL are probably all over $500,000 each. Some probably quite a bit over.

- Faison and Greathouse are definitely making good money. Hard so say how much exactly.

- Traore is at $1 million+, while Young is probably at least $500,000.

- Moore is well over $1 million. Gray is probably making more than people think

- Shuler and Johnson both re-negotiated this off season per reports. They're not cheap either.

- Bowen, Ausberry, KVA and Snead are not all coming back for peanuts. Some of those guys have quite a bit of tenure and a lot of production to match. That's an expensive group.

- The large freshman class is also not cheap. ND landed some of the nation's best players. Those kids got really nice signing bonuses for year 1.

When you return 15 starters and land the #1/#2 recruiting class in the country, you will have spent a lot of money prior to the Portal opening.

 

[NDPhilly]

Good for Aiden

 

[Dale]

That wouldn't shock me in the least. Especially when you combine Rev Share and NIL.

- When you look at what QB's are getting paid, you have to think that Carr is getting at least $2 million, conservatively.

$4 million if he got a raise to market price

- The starting OL are probably all over $500,000 each. Some probably quite a bit over.

Probably correct.

- Faison and Greathouse are definitely making good money. Hard so say how much exactly.

Over $1 million combined easily.

- Traore is at $1 million+, while Young is probably at least $500,000.

Probably about right.

- Moore is well over $1 million. Gray is probably making more than people think

Agreed.

- Shuler and Johnson both re-negotiated this off season per reports. They're not cheap either.

Likely north of $1.5 million.

- Bowen, Ausberry, KVA and Snead are not all coming back for peanuts. Some of those guys have quite a bit of tenure and a lot of production to match. That's an expensive group.

Probably north of $1.5 million combined.

- The large freshman class is also not cheap. ND landed some of the nation's best players. Those kids got really nice signing bonuses for year 1.

When you return 15 starters and land the #1/#2 recruiting class in the country, you will have spent a lot of money prior to the Portal opening.

 

[dublinirish]

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[irishff1014]

That wouldn't shock me in the least. Especially when you combine Rev Share and NIL.

- When you look at what QB's are getting paid, you have to think that Carr is getting at least $2 million, conservatively.

- The starting OL are probably all over $500,000 each. Some probably quite a bit over.

- Faison and Greathouse are definitely making good money. Hard so say how much exactly.

- Traore is at $1 million+, while Young is probably at least $500,000.

- Moore is well over $1 million. Gray is probably making more than people think

- Shuler and Johnson both re-negotiated this off season per reports. They're not cheap either.

- Bowen, Ausberry, KVA and Snead are not all coming back for peanuts. Some of those guys have quite a bit of tenure and a lot of production to match. That's an expensive group.

- The large freshman class is also not cheap. ND landed some of the nation's best players. Those kids got really nice signing bonuses for year 1.

When you return 15 starters and land the #1/#2 recruiting class in the country, you will have spent a lot of money prior to the Portal opening.

If this is the case for the o line they better start the season better than they did this year. They could pass Brock but couldn’t run block for anything.

 

[IRISHbluehen]

If this is the case for the o line they better start the season better than they did this year. They could pass Brock but couldn’t run block for anything.

Turns out no one in the country was able to block Bain or Mesidor. Sucks to play 2 NFL DEs in the first game. I think i puked in my mouth when Wagner tried to block Bain with his back on the last drive 😭

 

[IrishFanForever23]

Prister saying he doesn’t see a future for Larsen at ND.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Prister saying he doesn’t see a future for Larsen at ND.

Nor do I...

Brody Foley
Cooper Flanagan
James Flanigan
Ian Premer
Preston Fryzel

They've essentially recruited over both Larsen and Washington. Not to mention, they're going to take 2 more studs (top 100 talents) in the 2027 class as well.

There is really only room for 3 guys in that room to get any meaningful work at any given time. Maybe a 4th if you assume an inevitable injury.

 

[NDPhilly]

Larsen went from a top 100 recruit early in the process with offers from everyone to a 3 star at the end of it, to being the obvious lowest upside guy in the room.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

Nor do I...

Brody Foley
Cooper Flanagan
James Flanigan
Ian Premer
Preston Fryzel

They've essentially recruited over both Larsen and Washington. Not to mention, they're going to take 2 more studs (top 100 talents) in the 2027 class as well.

There is really only room for 3 guys in that room to get any meaningful work at any given time. Maybe a 4th if you assume an inevitable injury.

They canceled Foley’s visit.

 

[IrishInOntario]

They canceled Foley’s visit.

Yeah, saw that after I posted it. Didn't think they'd cancel and had a high degree of confidence he'd commit.

Must be consolidating money for other positions.

 

[NDPhilly]

 

[ab2cmiller]

It looks like we aren’t even in the “drip range”