The transfer portal is now officially open, which means that anyone who intended to enter can now make contact with other schools. This will now begin a period of chaos in college football that will continue into the offseason, but the portal does officially close on January 16.
Notre Dame has taken a few hits to their roster due to portal entries, the most recent coming from defensive tackle Armel Mukam. With two years of eligibility left, Mukam will take his talents elsewhere, hoping for more playing time.
Mukam was never really able to break out on the defensive line for Notre Dame, but his leaving does pose a threat to the depth of the Irish defense.