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Transfer Cycle 2025-2026 - Please Make It Stop

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Maybe we're pursuing coleman to play running back.....I know he can't block.

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3 minutes ago, Hank Kingsley said:

At some point there need to be consequences for this bullshit instead of just fixing it with more $$$.

We’re gonna get player buyouts aren’t we

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1 hour ago, BigHornedLurker said:

Everything is fine , floods just warming up the money machine to tamper 10 Linemen into the portal.

Quit over reacting

This board is going to implode when they find out this guy is Flood's #1 target, with the plan of moving him to OL:

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1 hour ago, Drew said:

shhh they just want to be upset.

Agreed. He’s my favorite not Arch QB going. I’d throw the fucking bank at him next year if arch left.

He is a rare talent and yes we’re I Texas I’d do the same. I wish Alejado for the Rainbow Warriors had his size. I think Alejado is the best QB outside the pocket in the college game, but he’s 5’10”. He’s a GREAT decision maker. I’ll maintain that if he was 6’3” he’s not playing for Hawai’i. He has three years to go still just like Sagapolutele. The islands produce some really good QB’s as of late.

We portal like we hire head coaches. shoot for the top names certain we will land rhem, whiff on them and settle. comical really.

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44 minutes ago, Teryor said:

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Very impressed we held onto Littleton, Phillips, and Terry. 3 young out of state guys with motivated boosters in their home states.

24 minutes ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

6’5” 318. That’ll do.

But is he clumsy and slow enough for Flood?

17 minutes ago, Ricky Butler said:

If Sark goes to the Falcons and we promote Flood. Who do you think Flood will hire as OL coach?

Connor Stroh

17 minutes ago, HateYouAndMyself said:

I don't know anything about that specific player but it always feels like a red flag when the announcement tweet references an absolutely meaningless preseason watchlist.

:-) Yeah, I wondered about that too ... look below.

9 minutes ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

Wisconsin was shit this year - nobody was making all-conference teams off that squad (ok they had a tackle make second team but no one else on that squad even made honorable mention)

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3 minutes ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

I didn’t know this kids name an hour ago - now I desire him more than anything else in this world.

He actually did make the "Honorable Mention" section of the Media team.

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And FYI, Bo Mascoe made the Honorable Mention section of the Coaches' team.

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Apparently our portal acquisitions ... so are they all, all honourable men.

Wisconsin football offensive lineman Joe Brunner enters NCAA transfer portal - badgernotes.com

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Wisconsin football offensive lineman Joe Brunner has entered the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons with the Badgers.

The University of Wisconsin football program will be without one of its most experienced and reliable offensive linemen moving forward.

Joe Brunner, a redshirt junior offensive lineman from Whitefish Bay (Wis.), has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal, bringing an end to a three-year run with the Badgers that saw him grow into a dependable presence up front during a turbulent stretch for the football program.

Brunner’s situation was complicated. This offseason, it was presented as a clear decision between the NFL Draft or a return to Wisconsin. As is often the case now, that plan changed. The market moved quickly, and with programs across the country willing to put significant NIL funds on the table, it’s hard for a player in Brunner’s position not to explore what his value is on the open market. Ultimately, that’s the path Brunner chose.

A former four-star recruit in the 2022 class, Brunner was the No. 1 prospect in the state of Wisconsin and a nationally ranked interior lineman who chose the Badgers over offers from programs like Notre Dame, Ohio State, LSU, and Oregon. He originally signed under Paul Chryst, drawn by the program’s long-standing reputation for offensive line development.

After redshirting and seeing most of his early contributions on special teams in 2022 and 2023, Brunner took a major step forward in 2024. He earned the starting job at left guard, started all 12 games, and finished the season with a 63.1 offensive grade, per Pro Football Focus, including a 77.8 mark in pass protection, the third-highest among Big Ten guards.

The 6-foot-5, 317-pound linemen started all 12 games during the 2025 season under former position coach A.J. Blazek, providing much-needed continuity to an offensive line that battled injuries, constant shuffling, and schematic changes as the Badgers struggled to find any real consistency.

Despite the mess happening around Brunner, he posted a 65.6 offensive grade, per PFF, including a 71.5 mark in pass protection and a 63.2 grade as a run blocker across 694 offensive snaps. Perhaps most notably, Brunner was not credited with allowing a single sack during the season, or at any point in his Wisconsin career, which spanned 1,541 total snaps.

Brunner’s reliability stood out even in a disappointing season. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition from the media and was viewed internally as a “rock” during a 4–8 season that tested the roster and coaching staff alike. His performance came amid significant changes around him, including multiple coaching shakeups at the position group.

One of the more telling moments came on Senior Day against Illinois, when Brunner walked with departing seniors, honoring close friends and roommates who were leaving the football program. He insisted it wasn’t a farewell, leaving his future open: return for a fifth year or declare for the NFL Draft despite having eligibility remaining. At the time, head coach Luke Fickell downplayed the idea that the gesture had a larger meaning.

“He had actually asked me earlier in the week about being able to walk with his buddies,” Fickell said on Nov. 24. “I said, ‘If that’s what you want to do and you want to go walk with a lot of the guys that obviously you live with and your buddies, then we’ll go about that. We won’t read into it. We’ll move forward because we respect you. You’ve meant an incredible, incredible amount to us and our program, our team this year in particular.”

That respect remains intact, but the reality of the current landscape is unavoidable. With a new offensive line coach, Eric Mateos, coming in and the Badgers coaching staff preparing to rebuild its roster through the portal, Brunner’s decision reflects both a personal evaluation of his path forward and a program that’s in flux. A source indicated that Wisconsin did make an effort to retain him, but as is often the case in this era, fit, timing, and opportunity ultimately carried as much weight as familiarity.

For Wisconsin, the loss is rather significant. Experienced interior linemen are difficult to replace, especially ones who have proven they can hold up across an entire season and have shown an ability to be a plus pass protector. For Brunner, the portal offers options, money, and a fresh start.

In today’s transient college football landscape, this is another reminder that even foundational pieces are constantly weighing what comes next. For Wisconsin, it means the program’s front office and talent evaluators must once again rebuild the offensive line through a mix of experienced portal additions and internal development, with minimal margin for error.

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1 minute ago, tejas60 said:

Connor Stroh

McWhorter

18 minutes ago, Ricky Butler said:

If Sark goes to the Falcons and we promote Flood. Who do you think Flood will hire as OL coach?

No idea...but watching BOW and others lose their shit might be more fun than winning it all...Explosion Remain Calm GIF

2 minutes ago, DanTheHorn said:

But is he clumsy and slow enough for Flood?

Hey I’m clumsy and slow and … wait, what was that third thing? Damnit, I’m not tall enough

old news by now

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Derek Williams is Back!! Texas safety to stay in Austin f...

Almost a month ago, Texas safety Derek Williams Jr. planed to enter the transfer portal. Tonight, he withdrew his name and will return to Austin for 2026, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
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22 minutes ago, Hank Kingsley said:

The Demond Williams story is a big one. That guy was UW's prized possession, dude is an electric college QB with big potential this year.

If he indeed signed a contract with the Huskies, then UW will understandably scream bloody murder. This portal shit is completely out of control.

7 minutes ago, Hank Kingsley said:

At some point there need to be consequences for this bullshit instead of just fixing it with more $$$.

We've come a long way from star players having the right to market their NIL (undeniable change). Who knew that the NIL value of an offensive guard is huge. This isn't working out that it's just bag men going legit. "NIL" has no attachment to its original meaning.

We're watching a grotesque expenditure of funds to make 20 year olds millionaires with money that could be used for things so much more valuable. I respect Michael Dell for using his billions for something else.

College and NFL fans are getting what they want: college NFL except the contracts last only a year. Players and billionaires are calling the shots.

I wouldn't blame Sark or anyone preferring the more orderly NFL over this free-for-all.

I'm still in, but everything is feeling different. I know things had to change. I didn't foresee this kind of chaos.

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37 minutes ago, fellside said:

he didn't give up a sack and was only flagged once this season. Not a great run blocker so far.

He'll fit right in.

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48 minutes ago, The_Great_Hornsby said:

QB will fit the culture at LSU if that story is true

Are these people totally ignorant of who Lane Kiffin is

32 minutes ago, Ricky Butler said:

If Sark goes to the Falcons and we promote Flood. Who do you think Flood will hire as OL coach?

If Flood is promoted, CDC should be fired the same day

Pretty weird if the Williams offer was from LSU considering Lane was on a date with Leavett tonight.

4 minutes ago, RomaVicta said:

I wouldn't blame Sark or anyone preferring the more orderly NFL over this free-for-all.

saban gtfo for a reason. college players have much more power than pro players. it's all crazy

2 minutes ago, UncleSonny said:

Pretty weird if the Williams offer was from LSU considering Lane was on a date with Leavett tonight.

That photo looks like it might be the exact moment that Leavitt found out that Demond was coming to LSU and Lane is panicking.

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Nakos on Williams - says Miami in it too

Sources across the country have pointed to LSU as the early team to watch in this recruitment. The Tigers have been in the mix for Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby and Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt. But with Sorsby landing at Texas Tech and Leavitt taking more visits — he arrives at Tennessee on Wednesday night — Lane Kiffin and LSU are expected to be a top team to watch in Williams’ transfer recruitment.

Other sources have mentioned Miami, which has yet to bring in a transfer quarterback. On3 has confirmed the Hurricanes’ interest in Williams. Regardless of where he lands, Williams immediately becomes one of the top available players in the portal and the top remaining quarterbacks.

2 minutes ago, Teryor said:

Nakos on Williams - says Miami in it too

Maybe WIlliams can sign a contract with LSU and then back out and sign another with Miami.

8 minutes ago, RomaVicta said:

College and NFL fans are getting what they want: college NFL except the contracts last only a year. Players and billionaires are calling the shots.

All because minor league football is tied to venerable institutions that have cultivated deep sentimental bonds with students and alumni.

6 hours ago, HenryJames said:

Salam alaikum

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2 minutes ago, immamac said:

Lol we suck at the transfer portal.

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2 hours ago, HateYouAndMyself said:

Getting Uluave on campus for a visit is huge positive news as well assuming he makes it here. Would be a perfect fit for what we need opposite Smith at ILB.

he's just getting Cal or BYU to raise their bid.

10 hours ago, closetojumping said:

Apparently, the Michigan guys are the answer. If those guys don't come Texas' way, plan B is going to be conjured out of thin air.

If Texas doesn't land the Michigan OL guys, go ahead and light the cigarettes, boys.

The usual suspect, our beloved former SEC QB and current GM, seems to completely confident in landing every target at the top of Texas' board.

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2 hours ago, Im_smarter_then_you said:

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Now I see what pose this guy was going for...

Temporary Dickbutt Tattoo | drunkMall

1 minute ago, immamac said:

Lol we suck at the transfer portal.

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2 hours ago, UpperWestside said:

Sagapolutele is a future pro. Some of the throws he made in the bowl game were ridiculous in how good his decision-making was and how small the window also was on some of the lasers he was throwing. Why he stays at Cal is beyond me. He’s probably the best QB that the state of Hawai’i has ever produced.

Because he likes the school, they are paying him big money, and are spending big to put offensive weapons around him?

46 minutes ago, Hank Kingsley said:

At some point there need to be consequences for this bullshit instead of just fixing it with more $$$.

Kiffin:
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41 minutes ago, sith_horn said:

Wisconsin football offensive lineman Joe Brunner enters NCAA transfer portal - badgernotes.com

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Wisconsin football offensive lineman Joe Brunner has entered the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons with the Badgers.

The University of Wisconsin football program will be without one of its most experienced and reliable offensive linemen moving forward.

Joe Brunner, a redshirt junior offensive lineman from Whitefish Bay (Wis.), has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal, bringing an end to a three-year run with the Badgers that saw him grow into a dependable presence up front during a turbulent stretch for the football program.

Brunner’s situation was complicated. This offseason, it was presented as a clear decision between the NFL Draft or a return to Wisconsin. As is often the case now, that plan changed. The market moved quickly, and with programs across the country willing to put significant NIL funds on the table, it’s hard for a player in Brunner’s position not to explore what his value is on the open market. Ultimately, that’s the path Brunner chose.

A former four-star recruit in the 2022 class, Brunner was the No. 1 prospect in the state of Wisconsin and a nationally ranked interior lineman who chose the Badgers over offers from programs like Notre Dame, Ohio State, LSU, and Oregon. He originally signed under Paul Chryst, drawn by the program’s long-standing reputation for offensive line development.

After redshirting and seeing most of his early contributions on special teams in 2022 and 2023, Brunner took a major step forward in 2024. He earned the starting job at left guard, started all 12 games, and finished the season with a 63.1 offensive grade, per Pro Football Focus, including a 77.8 mark in pass protection, the third-highest among Big Ten guards.

The 6-foot-5, 317-pound linemen started all 12 games during the 2025 season under former position coach A.J. Blazek, providing much-needed continuity to an offensive line that battled injuries, constant shuffling, and schematic changes as the Badgers struggled to find any real consistency.

Despite the mess happening around Brunner, he posted a 65.6 offensive grade, per PFF, including a 71.5 mark in pass protection and a 63.2 grade as a run blocker across 694 offensive snaps. Perhaps most notably, Brunner was not credited with allowing a single sack during the season, or at any point in his Wisconsin career, which spanned 1,541 total snaps.

Brunner’s reliability stood out even in a disappointing season. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition from the media and was viewed internally as a “rock” during a 4–8 season that tested the roster and coaching staff alike. His performance came amid significant changes around him, including multiple coaching shakeups at the position group.

One of the more telling moments came on Senior Day against Illinois, when Brunner walked with departing seniors, honoring close friends and roommates who were leaving the football program. He insisted it wasn’t a farewell, leaving his future open: return for a fifth year or declare for the NFL Draft despite having eligibility remaining. At the time, head coach Luke Fickell downplayed the idea that the gesture had a larger meaning.

“He had actually asked me earlier in the week about being able to walk with his buddies,” Fickell said on Nov. 24. “I said, ‘If that’s what you want to do and you want to go walk with a lot of the guys that obviously you live with and your buddies, then we’ll go about that. We won’t read into it. We’ll move forward because we respect you. You’ve meant an incredible, incredible amount to us and our program, our team this year in particular.”

That respect remains intact, but the reality of the current landscape is unavoidable. With a new offensive line coach, Eric Mateos, coming in and the Badgers coaching staff preparing to rebuild its roster through the portal, Brunner’s decision reflects both a personal evaluation of his path forward and a program that’s in flux. A source indicated that Wisconsin did make an effort to retain him, but as is often the case in this era, fit, timing, and opportunity ultimately carried as much weight as familiarity.

For Wisconsin, the loss is rather significant. Experienced interior linemen are difficult to replace, especially ones who have proven they can hold up across an entire season and have shown an ability to be a plus pass protector. For Brunner, the portal offers options, money, and a fresh start.

In today’s transient college football landscape, this is another reminder that even foundational pieces are constantly weighing what comes next. For Wisconsin, it means the program’s front office and talent evaluators must once again rebuild the offensive line through a mix of experienced portal additions and internal development, with minimal margin for error.

whitefish harbor is a cool little town, highly recommend a visit.

good lord though, this kid is going to melt in an Austin august though.

1 minute ago, Zhorn96 said:

Because he likes the school, they are paying him big money, and are spending big to put offensive weapons around him?

I think some of it is being able to maintain a close connection back to the islands as well as having teammates that are from there. I’ve found that it seems to be a really hard adjustment for many of the Hawaiian football players when they go further east to play. I hope Sagapolutele does well at Cal, but he’s definitely a QB that could step right into a top 10 team and be the guy on day one.

26 minutes ago, The_Great_Hornsby said:

That photo looks like it might be the exact moment that Leavitt found out that Demond was coming to LSU and Lane is panicking.

Hoo boy that’s awkward. Hope he finds a good team though.

23 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

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Did this guy even play this year? At least Livingstone waiting to be a starter before wearing his ass as a hat

3 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Brandon Harris is still confident we can land him.

If you want to clear any doubts, you can ask Harris yourself. He evidently posts here as @David Dennison

Just now, Hank_Hill said:

Did this guy even play this year? At least Livingstone waiting to be a starter before wearing his ass as a hat

Very Little...

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so I was gonna catch up on this thread and see my last read post is from saturday. no biggie, surely I'm only a few pages behind, maybe 10. I get to the bottom of the page and see this fuckin bullshit.

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3 minutes ago, Hank_Hill said:

Did this guy even play this year? At least Livingstone waiting to be a starter before wearing his ass as a hat

Not a lot of snaps to be found behind Tate and Smith

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1 hour ago, Huckleberry said:

If he goes to Indiana it's a Cignetti move. If he goes to Texas he's an Indiana castoff reject. Read the room.

Bob Bostad, Indiana's current O-line coach, used to be the O-line coach at Wisconsin and was the one who originally recruited Brunner there. I wouldn't get my hopes up.

Demond Williams is at least gonna get 5m right?

3 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Bob Bostad, Indiana's current O-line coach, used to be the O-line coach at Wisconsin and was the one who originally recruited Brunner there. I wouldn't get my hopes up.

Wiscy 247 writer only mentioned Indiana in their thread fwiw, not that they'd have any knowledge on the Texas end

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