UConn 2026 Outbound Portal Transfers (*No transfer speculation until announced/posted*)

[FfldCntyFan]

I'm guessing the bulk of the guys who entered the portal did so to keep their options open and planned on meeting with whoever we hired to replace Mora before making any decisions.

There's a strong chance we'll retain a lot of them.

 

[rich1122]

Mon

The cash is though

Money talks. Nobody walks.

 

[How Sway?!]

I'm guessing the bulk of the guys who entered the portal did so to keep their options open and planned on meeting with whoever we hired to replace Mora before making any decisions.

There's a strong chance we'll retain a lot of them.

Depends on who Candle brings imo. Guys like Rosa and Mel look pretty much done, the rest we probably have a good shot of retaining but Candle might prefer bringing over his own guys.

 

[NH Husky]

I gotta think that now that UConn has hired an offensive minded coach, a lot of the players on offense who are thinking of entering the portal might decide to stay.

I would hope that all of the portal kids would now see that UConn hired an established coach who develops kids for the NFL. But especially those on offense.

Unfortunately for those who already entered they can’t be sure they got into the new coach’s plan including nil. I would assume those who did not enter the portal would have their scholarships honored by the university. The others may have learned a life lesson.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Unfortunately for those who already entered they can’t be sure they got into the new coach’s plan including nil. I would assume those who did not enter the portal would have their scholarships honored by the university. The others may have learned a life lesson.

Technically…they haven’t entered yet. Portal doesn’t open until January. I am sure they announded their plan to enter to see what interest is out there,

 

[NH Husky]

Technically…they haven’t entered yet. Portal doesn’t open until January. I am sure they announded their plan to enter to see what interest is out there,

Haven’t some of them already committed to other schools? Or was that just incoming high schoolers?

 

[businesslawyer]

Haven’t some of them already committed to other schools? Or was that just incoming high schoolers?

The latter.

 

[Scrutineer]

I would rather go after the best players in the portal than just try to get even with the previous coach.

But this the Boneyard....

 

[huskymedic]

 

[UCFBfan]

So both our starting Tackles and another lineman who started half the season are in the portal? Yikes! Candle has got his work cut out for him ASAP!

 

[ktuck911]

To me that's writing on the wall in regards to a Sammis reunion as well... probably not happening.

 

[TheDude]

To me that's writing on the wall in regards to a Sammis reunion as well... probably not happening.

I am hoping and praying Brock stays.

 

[HCCForever]

To me that's writing on the wall in regards to a Sammis reunion as well... probably not happening.

You may be right but not sure you can draw that conclusion yet. Ben and Carsten declared that they were entering the portal prior to Candle being hired. Wayburn was after.

 

[Slick]

I'm guessing the bulk of the guys who entered the portal did so to keep their options open and planned on meeting with whoever we hired to replace Mora before making any decisions.

There's a strong chance we'll retain a lot of them.

My guess is we will retain the players that Coach Candle wants to retain. The players he doesn’t want will stay in the portal and some will move down in competition level.

 

[Stinger92860]

If I were them I would enter the portal, determine my worth, see what UConn offers, talk to the new coaches, and then decide where to go.

 

[uconndogs]

If I were them I would enter the portal, determine my worth, see what UConn offers, talk to the new coaches, and then decide where to go.

Exactly right.

 

[Coult]

I think plenty is to be decided on the portal, but quality lineman are always in high demand for high major teams so it will be a dogfight to get a lot of these guys back. Grateful for the contributions they have made over the past couple years, hopefully they play at least one last time with the team in Fenway.

 

[psilotic]

wonder how many of the portal guys will be bowl opt-outs (apologies if there's a bowl opt-out list up and I missed it)

 

[Windham4th]

If I were them I would enter the portal, determine my worth, see what UConn offers, talk to the new coaches, and then decide where to go.

All players should consider this option every season.

 

[uconnfan68]

All players should consider this option every season.

The beginning of the end. It's just business.

 

[Windham4th]

Unfortunately it takes the nostalgia of college sports away, but I fully support their right to make money especially for use of their NIL.

 

[AllHusky]

Depends on who Candle brings imo. Guys like Rosa and Mel look pretty much done, the rest we probably have a good shot of retaining but Candle might prefer bringing over his own guys.

What makes you say Mel and Victor are done?

 

[FreeDogs]

I am hoping and praying Brock stays.

Why? If it wasn't for our high-powered offense this year, we would have been in mighty trouble. The defense looked inept much of the time.

 

[DawgEnjoyer]

I think plenty is to be decided on the portal, but quality lineman are always in high demand for high major teams so it will be a dogfight to get a lot of these guys back. Grateful for the contributions they have made over the past couple years, hopefully they play at least one last time with the team in Fenway.

Yeah, if it was any other position, I think there is a solid chance to “win them back” but OL stepping up to P4 is where the money is at.

Hopefully Candle can bring a guy or two over and some of the reserves who we saw peeks of, can play.

 

[Chin Diesel]

So both our starting Tackles and another lineman who started half the season are in the portal? Yikes! Candle has got his work cut out for him ASAP!

If Candle isn't going to have a zone run offense and zone run blocking scheme, no biggie. All the players would have to re-learn their blocks and learn how to work as a unit. Mora and Sammis liked athletic linemen who could get to the edge, get downfield and get in front of speed rushers.

Overall, no complaints with the line the past few seasons. Hoeh was a great pick up in the portal and Big Ben gave four seasons to UConn. I'd like Ben back, but he's square with UConn in my opinion. Neither one owes the other anything unless it's mutually agreeable.

I'm not the least bit worried about having to replace either of the guards or RT through the portal.