The transfer portal gives, and the transfer portal takes away.
With expanded Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and revenue-sharing options for players and programs, it has become common for players to hop in the portal when a better situation may be out there.
We have even seen players like Jayden Maiava sign "contract extensions" to stay with their programs for another season.
Now with the ability to seek direct payments, athletes are jumping ship from program to program like never before.
Iowa has benefitted from some transfers, including quarterback Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) and wide receiver Jacob Gill (Northwestern), and has been burned by expensive transfers like Cade McNamara.