Now that Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff run has come to an end, we’re likely to see several Irish players enter the transfer portal over the next few days. According to our reporting partners at the South Bend Tribune,

Kansas football is building some real momentum this offseason, and the transfer portal continues to be a key tool in the Jayhawks’ rise. So far, Lance Leipold and his staff have added 16 intriguing pieces, including a linebacker with big-time production, a defensive back with SEC experience, and a speedy receiver with untapped potential.

Notre Dame offensive lineman Pat Coogan, who started 26 games over the last two seasons and often served as the team’s pregame hype man, is transferring.

Sam Pendleton, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound interior lineman, was the only Notre Dame football player this season with a publicly announced concussion.

With Notre Dame’s season now completely over afater falling short in the National Championship game, the focus is entirely on roster management for the 2025 football season — and obvioulsy the transfer portal.