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

The college football offseason chaos is in full swing.
Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers players take the field before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers players take the field before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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

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Confirmed interest

  • Luke Dehnicke, TE, Minnesota-Duluth (D2)

Other notable entries

Incoming transfer portal players: TBA

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