Gophers transfer portal tracker: Who's leaving, notable entries and more

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The transfer portal for college football does not open until January 2, and it closes two weeks later on January 16. But players have already begun to announce their intentions of whether or not they will enter. This is your tracker for all things Gophers.
Departing Minnesota players
Name | Position | Snaps w/ UMN | Eligibility remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
Reese Tripp | OL | 4 | 2 years |
Caleb McGrath | P | 0 | 2 years |
Quentin Redding | KR/PR/WR | 144 | 1 year |
Kenric Lanier II | WR | 152 | 2 years |
Jackson Kollock | QB | 0 | 4 years |
Harrison Brun | DB | 15 | 3 years |
Thankyou @gopherfootball for the past 3 years. It has been an honor to be apart of this program and created countless memories and have met so many amazing people. With that being said I will be entering the NCAA transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/Oj5qJIa4Ir
— Caleb McGrath (@caleb_mcgrath23) December 3, 2025
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Thank you @GopherFootball for such an amazing 3 years. It has been an honor to call myself a gopher. With that, I will be entering the portal with 2 years of eligibility pic.twitter.com/k3CQtYx9sy
— Reese Tripp (@TrippReese) December 3, 2025
Thank u Minnesota for the past 5 years. I will be entering the portal as a grad transfer for my final year of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/5lVWpS7Nrj
— Quentin Redding (@redding_quentin) December 3, 2025
Confirmed interest
- Luke Dehnicke, TE, Minnesota-Duluth (D2)
Minnesota Offered! @CoachKoehler pic.twitter.com/aOZUIpUuJo
— Luke Dehnicke (@LDehnicke) December 4, 2025
Other notable entries
BREAKING: Michigan State star WR Nick Marsh plans to enter the @TransferPortal, per his agent @allantegardner
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 1, 2025
The 6’3 215 WR totaled 100 receptions for 1,311 Yards & 9 TDs in his 2 seasons with the Spartans ⁰⁰Will be one of the Top Portal WRs ⁰⁰https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/4GtRZZkk20
Incoming transfer portal players: TBA
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