Don't worry, it will work out.Current NCAA rules allow programs to sign up to 25 players in a new football signing class — termed “initial counters” — which includes high school players and transfers. Each FBS program also has a maximum of 85 total scholarship players. This means a coach could lose players to graduation and the transfer portal and then sign 25 initial counters but still be below the 85-scholarship player maximum
This waiver will allow those programs to replace up to seven departing transfers above the 25-player limit. Schools will only be allowed to replace players who enter the portal after either the end of the institution’s fall term or Dec. 15, 2021, whichever is earlier, a source told The Athletic. Schools will only be allowed to replace players who are academically eligible at their new school
NCAA D-I Council approves 1-year signing limits waiver to account for transfers
The NCAA D-I Council approved a one-year waiver of initial counter limits to allow schools to replace up to seven football transfers.theathletic.com
So they have 32 spots for recruits and transfers
They signed 28 recruits
they’ve got 5 transfers so far. That’s not counting Mathis. That’s 33 new players. Either they found a loophole in the rule or something has to give somewhere
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You gain additional signing spots with guys that have transferred out of the program in the last year. So it's 25 plus however many guys transferred out. Not sure of that exact number right now. It's capped at 7 additional spots, so that puts the maximum total of roster spots available at 32.
You're wrong about the part where you said doesn't matter how many of your guys transfer. It 100% does matter.
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No I’m not wrong. The rule specifically says you can replace up to 7 transfers. The way I read it is it doesn’t matter if you have 7 dudes transfer or 20 dudes transfer you can still only take 7 transfers
As part of NCAA rules, teams can add one player to their incoming recruiting class for every departure to the transfer portal, up to a maximum of 32 players via incoming freshmen and transfers so long as it doesn't push them over the maximum scholarship allotment of 85.
Look at the bold statement from what you said above. That is wrong. The amount of guys you have transfer out absolutely matters. If only 5 guys transfer out then you only get 5 extra roster spots in addition to the 25 you are allotted for scholarship signees. The maximum number of signees is 32 per class.
Chip Brown just tweeted that Texas can still take 3 more transfers as well.
Hopefully Mathis and Johnson are 2 of those. That would fill 2 huge needs at edge and LB.
Texas picked up a commitment from 2023 4 star RB Tre Wisner tonight.
And a 4* WR Neblitt from Aldine Eisenhower.
I don’t know how Wisner is only a 4 star. That dude is lightning in a bottle. Every bit as good as Rueben Owens, if not better. Huge get.
speaking of "speed", FBH...I mean Stranger was a great fan of fast recruits. Haven't seen anything from him recently. Hope all is well with him. Anyone have an update?
I haven't seen him around in a while. I do hope everything is alright with him myself.
I just searched and Strangerhorn last posted on Feb 5, 2022. Hope that he's doing alright.
In a couple of his last posts, he spoke of some health issues. I’m hopeful he returns soon.
I sent him an email checking on him. I'll post when/if I get a reply.
Jordan Thomas? I'm sorry to hear about that. He's from the class of '21 one of our top signees. But he didn't play last year because of personal issues. I hope he gets what's wrong with his life straightened out. He was a good student in high school and his daddy played in the NFL. I really hope it works out for Jordan Thomas.
DE David Abiara now in the Portal as well. 
Sark exit convos aint playing around!
Sark exit convos aint playing around!
He’s going to USC. Getting a million dollar bag. Same deal for Maths at Nebraska. Our NIL collectives just couldn’t match it. Or should I say they chose not to match it. Can’t say that I blame him for taking the dough. Good for him.
I would suspect that Texas could and would match USC for Addison I mean you put him on the field with Worthy and you have arguably the two best WR’s in the country. If your going all in on NIL this is the guy you go all in on
Hey guys wait a minute. Don't forget about Jordan Whittington. At the time of his injury Sarkisian said he was the best receiver on the team. If the horns can keep Worthy and especially Whittington healthy for a full season that's a dynamic duo at receiver.
Agiye Hall is also on board. Plus two playmaker tight ends. I can see where Addison felt like he wouldn’t get many touches. USC just lost Drake London so Addison would be their undisputed WR1. Plus he’s getting $1 million.
Rarely works out with success on the field when money is your #1 deciding factor. Even at the pro level
We're paying NIL money to Ewers I that he got that NIL money when he signed with tOSU.
