Rowan Fisher

Joined: Nov 12, 2025

Rowan Fisher-Shotton is a versatile journalist known for sharp analysis, player-driven storytelling, and quick-turn coverage across CFB, CBB, the NBA, WNBA, and NFL. A Wilfrid Laurier alum and lifelong athlete, he’s written for FanSided, Pro Football Network, Athlon Sports, and Newsweek, tackling every beat with both a reporter’s edge and a player’s eye.

College Park, Maryland, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) walks the sidelines during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium.

Transfer Portal

After rushing for over 1,000 yards, Arizona State RB Raleek Brown transfers to Texas, with ESPN calling it one of the best portal fits in college football.

Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Kobe Black (6) and teammates react after making an interception during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Recruiting

Five-star cornerback John Meredith III, the nation’s No. 1 recruit, is drawing strong interest from Texas, Alabama, Ohio State, SMU, and Texas A&M.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates with wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) during the first half of the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

News

Ohio State’s Carnell Tate parlayed a breakout 2025 season and $1.6M NIL valuation into No. 1 WR status in CBS Sports’ 2026 NFL mock draft.

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates his touchdown as Auburn Tigers take on South Alabama Jaguars at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.

Transfer Portal

Texas landed a major portal win as Cam Coleman, now valued at $2.5 million in NIL, was ranked the No. 1 “best fit” wide receiver by ESPN.

UTEP quarterback Skyler Locklear (9) carries the ball during the game against Missouri State.

Transfer Portal

UTEP QB Skyler Locklear has announced his transfer decision for his fifth season, committing to Missouri State after two productive years in Conference USA.

Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) looks on before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2025 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Transfer Portal

Alabama QB Ty Simpson turned down reported $6.5 million NIL offers before declaring for the NFL Draft, raising questions about tampering in college football.

Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mountain America Stadium.

Transfer Portal

Sam Leavitt’s $3.1 million NIL valuation and transfer to LSU has sparked debate, with Brandon Walker calling him the most overrated QB in the portal.

Memphis, Tennessee, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) and head coach Alex Goulash (obscured) shake hands during the second quarter against the Memphis Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Transfer Portal

Auburn hires Alex Golesh and reunites him with quarterback Byrum Brown, whom ESPN named the top “best fit” transfer in college football.

Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) celebrates his touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Transfer Portal

After a disappointing 2025 season, Florida has experienced one of the largest transfer portal exits in college football, with 32 players departing.

Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin speaks at the press conference at Cassell Coliseum.

Recruiting

Virginia Tech’s $41.7 million coaching hire is already paying off, as James Franklin leads college football’s No. 1 recruiting rebuild in the 2026 cycle.

Yale Bulldogs head coach Tony Reno congratulates Yale Bulldogs tight end D. Major Roman (89)

Transfer Portal

An FCS All-American wide receiver is drawing Power Five interest after a 1,000-yard season, with Alabama joining Washington and Virginia on his visit schedule.

Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Makhi Frazier (5) runs the ball prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium.

Transfer Portal

With the transfer portal heating up, top RB Makhi Frazier is being heavily pursued by two College Football Playoff programs: Indiana and Oregon.

Rowan Fisher

Joined: Nov 12, 2025

$2 million QB blatantly called out after amid transfer portal mayhem

No. 1 transfer OT schedules visit to fourth major college football program

No. 1 RB strongly linked to two major college football teams

$1.9 million QB posts farewell note amid college football controversy

Transfer Portal

1,000-yard RB named ‘best fit’ for new transfer portal college football team

Recruiting

No. 1 college football recruit heavily linked to five major programs

News

$1.6 million WR named No. 1 wide receiver in 2026 NFL draft

Transfer Portal

$2.5 million WR named No. 1 ‘best fit’ among transfer portal wide receivers

Transfer Portal

College football QB announces transfer portal decision for fifth season

Transfer Portal

$6.5 million QB spurs major college football tampering debate

Transfer Portal

$3.1 million college football QB named most ‘overrated’ transfer portal players

Transfer Portal

Major SEC program lands college football’s ‘best fit’ out of the transfer portal

Major college football team loses 32 players in transfer portal

$41.7 million head coach delivers college football’s No. 1 rebuild of recruiting cycle

All-American WR sets third official visit after 1,000-yard college football season

Top transfer RB has two College Football Playoff teams battling for commitment