The portal is technically closed and most of the top players who entered have found new homes for the 2026 season. We’re breaking down each of the 13 FBS portal classes across the state of Texas, continuing with Sam Houston. The Bearkats experienced a rocky Year 1 under head coach Phil Longo as he inherited a roster decimated by the transfer portal and a home stadium under construction.
Grading Sam Houston's Transfer Portal Class
Sam Houston attacked the portal after a 2–10 debut under Phil Longo, adding nearly two dozen transfers with an emphasis on the trenches and upside plays across the roster.