Wisconsin Football: 23 Departures, 31 Newcomers Post-Portal

The 2026 college football transfer portal window concluded last week, finalizing much of the player movement for the upcoming season. Wisconsin football has been highly active during this period, welcoming 31 new transfer commitments. These additions include players expected to start at crucial positions such as quarterback, running back, offensive line, edge rusher, and cornerback.

In parallel, the Badgers saw 23 players depart the program via the transfer portal. Notable departures include center Jake Renfro and wide receiver Trech Kekahuna, among others. Most of these departing players have already committed to new programs, with an updated tracker detailing their destinations available.

While the majority of transfers have finalized their moves, a few Wisconsin players, including Ernest Willor Jr. and Deed Capper, were still uncommitted as of January 19th. The program continues to navigate the evolving landscape of college football player mobility.