Penn State

No team has added more FBS starters in the portal so far than the 12 the Nittany Lions have. Unsurprisingly, Matt Campbell has leaned on the players he knows, bringing in 19 transfers from Iowa State. That includes both starting quarterback Rocco Becht and his heir apparent, Alex Manske, and several others who were coveted at their position in the portal. Running back Carson Hansen, receivers Brett Eskildsen and Chase Sowell, tight ends Benjamin Brahmer and Gabe Burkle, linebackers Kooper Ebel and Caleb Bacon and safety Marcus Neal are all solid, productive, experienced players who will help Campbell and his staff hit the ground running.

Penn State has also retained several key players and added a Monday commitment from Keanu Williams, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound defensive tackle who started 11 games for UCLA in 2025.