The transfer portal has fundamentally altered the landscape of college football, introducing a level of player mobility previously unimaginable in the sport. And, that even applies to prestigious schools and teams like the Oklahoma Sooners. Before its introduction, transferring between schools was often a tough process that came with hurdles like mandatory sit-out years unless granted a waiver. However, the transfer portal simplified this process.
The portal has also accelerated the pace at which teams can evolve. Coaches can now address team weaknesses almost immediately, rather than waiting for recruits to develop over the years. This has introduced a new dynamic where teams can see a quick turnaround in performance, creating a more level playing field.
The transfer portal has empowered players, giving them the autonomy to seek better playing opportunities, coaching, or even more lucrative NIL deals. This shift has made college football somewhat akin to professional sports with its free agency, where players can move for reasons ranging from better fit to dissatisfaction with current coaching or to pursue education in a different environment.
The Oklahoma Sooners will see their fair share of roster troubles from players on their current team entering the transfer portal this offseason. The first one to bite the dust was young stud wide receiver Jaquaize Pettaway, who may be the fastest guy on the roster, but for some reason through two years, never saw the field much.
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According to Pete Thamel, Pettaway is entering the portal.
The Sooners won’t have a tough time replacing under 200 receiving yards in two seasons but will have a tough time replacing that speed that could have developed into something special.
This is just the first domino to fall, and even head coach Brent Venables knows that.
