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

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 04, 2026 5:48 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 II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.


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