The transfer portal has become a significant part of college athletics.
Often, coaches have compared the process of recruiting somebody out of the transfer portal to speed dating. Things often move quickly once a player enters their name into the database and visits must be set up quickly with various coaches attempting to secure a commitment.
But what is it like for players who have gone through the process?
Turns out, it is very similar.
Redshirt senior linebacker Reid Carrico spent three seasons as a reserve and special teams option at Ohio State prior to electing to enter his name into the transfer portal looking for a new start in December 2023.