Duke has reached a settlement with QB Darian Mensah to release him from his contract, allowing him to transfer to Miami, per @On3. Mensah threw for 3,973 yards and 34 TDs in 2025.
Alabama teammates IDL James Smith and EDGE Qua Russaw have committed to Ohio State, per @on3. Smith in 3 seasons has 48 career tackles with 3.5 sacks. Russaw has 49 career tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 INTs.
Arizona State QB transfer Sam Leavitt has committed to LSU, per @PeteThamel. Leavitt has thrown for 4,652 yards and 36 TDs in his career, also rushing for 816 yards and 10 TDs.
Nebraska transfer QB Dylan Raiola has committed to Oregon, per @mzenitz. Raiola has thrown for 4,819 yards, 31 TDs, and 17 INTs in 2 collegiate seasons.
Florida State S transfer Early Little Jr. has committed to Ohio State, per @on3. Little Jr. has 93 career tackles, 2 PBUs, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 4 INTs.
Iowa State nickel transfer Jeremiah Cooper has committed to Penn State, per @Hayesfawcett3. Cooper’s 2025 ended early due to injury, but he has 134 career tackles, 22 PBUs, 1 forced fumble, and 8 INTs.
NC State transfer RB Hollywood Smothers has flipped his commitment from Alabama to Texas, per @PeteNakos. Smothers has 1,552 career rushing yards, 453 career receiving yards, and 15 total TDs.