While the expanded playoff format has entered a new era for the sport, it is not the only significant change in college athletics. The introduction of the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) era and the transfer portal have also transformed the landscape of college sports.

The 2025 college football spring transfer portal officially opened Wednesday, and the most notable name to enter is Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava. He made national headlines by skipping practice in the midst of a reported NIL dispute,