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McLaughlin: NCAA Must Optimize Transfer Portal Timing

> Spencer also talks about eliminating the rule that requires ejection for targeting penalties


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

March 2, 2026



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The Spring Transfer Portal window is a thing of the past, and there is a rule change being discussed to make that permanent.

Player movement after Spring Practice should be obsolete.

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down some of the most impactful QB transfers that will play for new teams this year.

Indiana Hoosiers logoIndiana’s Josh Hoover has to be on top of any list. Targeting rule changes are being proposed to try to lessen the penalties for players who are flagged for it.

Spencer lays out how he would issue targeting penalties in college football.

00:00 Spring Transfers Hurt College Football
03:33 NCAA Antitrust Exemption Debate
08:04 Optimizing Transfer Portal Timing
12:41 Indiana’s Incredible Football Turnaround
20:00 LSU’s Future Hinges on Leavitt
26:15 Debating Targeting Ejection Rule
27:38 “End Targeting Ejections Now” 

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