NCAA imposes steep penalties for 'ghost' transfers, but will they stick?

April 1, 2026

By Brandon Marcello, CBS Sports: The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved emergency legislation Wednesday designed to stop programs from signing players who circumvent the transfer portal, but the coaches, general managers and attorneys who know the issue best are divided on whether the rules will hold.

As with most issues regarding player eligibility and movement in college sports, challenges may loom in the courtroom next fall.

The legislation approved Wednesday imposes severe penalties on programs that accept players who transfer without entering the portal: a half-season suspension for the head coach from all coaching, recruiting and administrative duties, and a fine equal to 20% of the school’s football budget.

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NCAA imposes steep penalties for 'ghost' transfers, but many already doubt they will stick

The NCAA approved sweeping penalties Wednesday for programs that sign players outside the transfer portal window. Coaches and attorneys across the sport aren't convinced the rules will hold

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