Which UNC football players are entering the transfer portal?

Starting linebacker Khmori House and backup quarterback Max Johnson are among the key UNC players planning to enter the transfer portal.

When does the 2026 college football transfer portal open?

The college football transfer portal officially opens on January 2, 2026, and closes on January 16, 2026.

What was UNC football's record under Bill Belichick in his first year?

UNC football finished with a 4-8 record in head coach Bill Belichick's debut season.

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UNC Football Stars Head to Transfer Portal

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Starting linebacker Khmori House is among key UNC players leaving.
Backup quarterback Max Johnson also plans to enter the transfer portal.
The transfer portal officially opens January 2 and closes January 16.

UNC Football Stars Head to Transfer Portal

Following a challenging 4-8 debut season for head coach Bill Belichick, the UNC football program is set to see significant player movement. Starting linebacker Khmori House, who led the team with 78 tackles, and backup quarterback Max Johnson, who appeared in four games, are among the notable players planning to enter the transfer portal. Their decisions come as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026 season.

Other key departures include offensive lineman Miles McVay, cornerback Khalil Conley, wide receivers Javarius Green, Jason Robinson, and Chris Culliver, offensive lineman Jani Norwood, cornerback Ty White, and tight end Yasir Smith. These player changes signal a period of rebuilding for the Tar Heels after a disappointing year that ended without a bowl appearance.

The official NCAA transfer portal window is set to open on January 2, 2026, and will remain open until January 16, 2026. This two-week period represents the sole opportunity for teams to acquire new players through the transfer market in the upcoming year, following the elimination of the spring transfer window.