Overview

• Georgia coach Kirby Smart and a coalition of SEC peers argue a solitary window would spare playoff teams from midseason transfer distractions.
• Under the current system, players can enter the portal from Dec. 9 to Dec. 28 and again from April 16 to 25, creating clashes with postseason play and spring routines.
• Big Ten leaders have signaled support for a single window in early April to preserve spring practice schedules while limiting transfer movement.
• Coaches warn that reducing to one window could invite legal challenges and must accommodate varied academic calendars across institutions.
• Texas A&M’s Mike Elko compared the proposal to professional free agency timing while Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea highlighted the scheduling complexities involved.