Sam Houston’s 2026 transfer class blends proven FCS production with Power Four upside as Phil Longo looks to reshape the Bearkats after a 2–10 season.

G.J. Kinne leans on portal savvy again, adding Power Four depth and high-upside defenders as Texas State gears up for a fast start in its Pac-12 era.

Rice leaned heavily on the portal this offseason, signing 21 transfers to address major needs at quarterback and in the secondary as Scott Abell looks to push the Owls toward AAC relevance in 2026.

UTSA hit the portal hard after heavy losses, adding nearly 20 new faces while keeping QB Owen McCown. Can Jeff Traylor’s B-grade class push the Roadrunners back into AAC contention in 2026?

North Texas hit the portal hard under Neal Brown, adding nearly 50 transfers as the Mean Green rebuild after a mass exodus. We break down the class, key additions, and sleepers.

Baylor’s transfer portal haul features 22 new faces, including QB DJ Lagway and defensive standouts, as Aranda looks to rebound in Year 7 amid Big 12 pressure.

The Mustangs tap the transfer portal to surround Kevin Jennings with new weapons and reinforce the trenches as SMU eyes continued ACC contention in 2026.

Sonny Dykes stayed selective in the portal, replacing key losses with efficient upgrades and experience as TCU looks to build on back-to-back nine-win seasons.

A closer look at the Top 10 transfer portal additions for the college football programs in Texas.