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What will new Memphis football coach prioritize in the transfer portal?

By , Daily Memphian Updated: December 27, 2025 3:44 PM CT | Published: December 27, 2025 12:38 PM CT

The NCAA transfer portal officially opens Jan. 2, and the Memphis Tigers are heading into the new year with a laundry list of needs.

In addition to the players who have exhausted their eligibility, the Tigers have other valuable pieces planning to enter the portal.

Newly hired head coach Charles Huff’s reputation as an elite recruiter will be put to the test during this portal cycle.

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Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.


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