Michigan football is in dire need of help at linebacker, and just landed some from the FCS level. On Tuesday night, the Wolverines added Western Illinois linebacker Christian Pierce to the roster for 2026. The 6-foot, 235-pound Pierce was formally announced by the program, bolstering a unit battered by recent departures.

LSU Tigers quarterback Colin Hurley is heading to the Big 12 after revealing a commitment to the Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday afternoon. Hurley, a redshirt-freshman for the Bayou Bengals, stepped away from the program in November where he officially made his move to enter the free agent market in December with multiple schools in pursuit.

Four-star athlete Salesi Moa will not play for the Utah Utes in the 2026 college football season. He has opted to enter the transfer portal before ever

TJ Metcalf, who began his college career at Arkansas, is transferring to Tennessee after one season at Michigan, per reports.

Michigan football has secured a commitment from former Utah cornerback Smith Snowden. Snowden, a top transfer target, also considered Notre Dame and Oregon before choosing the Wolverines. He is the fifth-rated available defensive back in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports.

Ohio State adds former Duke All-ACC safety as Ryan Day looks to replace NFL-bound star Caleb Downs after the Buckeyes’ CFP exit.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had an active couple of days with the transfer portal. Ohio State added former Florida State S Earl Little Jr. on Sunday and then added former Duke S Terry Moore early Monday.