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LEAD STORY
Texas Claims Portal Crown with Elite Additions
Texas football has been crowned the nation's top transfer portal recruiting class by 247Sports, cementing the Longhorns' aggressive offseason approach under head coach Steve Sarkisian. The recognition comes on the heels of landing five-star wide receiver Cam Coleman, the portal's top-rated receiver, along with running back Hollywood Smothers (flipped from Alabama) and Arizona State/USC transfer Raleek Brown.
The Longhorns' portal success extends beyond the marquee names. Texas also secured Pittsburgh linebacker Rasheem Biles and has retained key players like offensive tackle Trevor Goosby and offensive coordinator Connor Robertson for the 2026 season. The comprehensive approach addresses multiple position groups while maintaining continuity in critical areas, positioning Texas as a serious contender in the loaded SEC landscape.
QUICK HITS
• Mizzou NFL Pipeline Thriving: Former Tigers Harrison Mevis (Rams) and Luther Burden III (Bears) advanced through Wild Card Weekend and will face each other in the divisional round. Mevis went 2-for-2 on field goals including a 46-yarder, while Burden hauled in three catches for 42 yards in Chicago's comeback win.
• Alabama Women Roll Past Mizzou: No. 21/24 Alabama women's basketball extended their historic start to 17-1 with a 74-63 road victory over Missouri. The Tide's balanced attack and just three turnovers overcame Grace Slaughter's 23-point performance for the Tigers, who remain winless in SEC play at 0-4.
• Colorado Loses Key Lineman: Star offensive tackle Jordan Seaton is entering the transfer portal after two seasons with the Buffaloes, dealing a significant blow to Colorado's offensive line heading into 2026.
• LSU Running Back Returns: Caden Durham withdrew his name from the transfer portal and will return to LSU for his junior season. Durham rushed for 753 yards as a freshman but saw his production dip to 505 yards in 2024 amid injuries and coaching changes.
• Gymnastics Rankings Update: Mizzou gymnastics sits at No. 7 nationally in the latest Road to Nationals rankings after a successful road meet at Nebraska, averaging 197.06 through two competitions.
PORTAL WATCH
Major Movement Continues Across SEC
The transfer portal remains active with several notable commitments impacting SEC programs. Oregon landed a significant addition in former Minnesota safety Koi Perich, while LSU secured running back depth with Utah transfer Raycine Guillory joining the fold alongside Durham's return.
Missouri continues rebuilding through the portal, adding Auburn safety Kensley Louidor-Faustin and Notre Dame defensive back JaDon Blair to address secondary needs. The Tigers also picked up Kansas State offensive lineman Will Kemna, Florida State edge rusher Jaden Jones, Florida receiver Naeshaun Montgomery, and Miami defensive lineman Donta Simpson.
Texas maintained its momentum beyond the headline additions, with Derek Williams Jr. also committing to the Longhorns. Auburn added to its defensive backfield with Chas Nimrod's commitment. The portal activity shows no signs of slowing as programs continue addressing roster needs ahead of spring practice.
RECRUITING BUZZ
Portal Dominates Traditional Recruiting
While traditional high school recruiting remains relatively quiet in January, the transfer portal continues generating the majority of roster movement. Programs are prioritizing immediate impact players who can contribute in 2026, leading to fierce competition for proven college performers.
Mizzou's portal strategy focuses heavily on defensive reinforcement, particularly in the secondary where multiple additions address depth concerns. The Tigers' ability to attract players from programs like Auburn and Notre Dame suggests strong selling points despite recent struggles.
GAMES TO WATCH
Tuesday's SEC Action
Mississippi State hosts No. 18 Alabama in men's basketball at Humphrey Coliseum in the day's lone SEC matchup. The Bulldogs look to build momentum at home against a ranked Tide squad in what could be a crucial conference game for both programs' March aspirations.
Thursday brings Mizzou women's basketball back to action as they host Arkansas at 6:30 p.m., with both teams seeking their first SEC victory of the season. The game will be available on SEC Network+ via the ESPN app.
The week ahead features several key portal deadline decisions as programs finalize their roster construction for spring practice, making each day potentially newsworthy in the ongoing transfer market.