The transfer portal is college football's most controversial tool. The rule change that eliminated the requirement for transferring athletes to sit out a year before being eligible to play again has caused this portal activity to explode.
The portal used to look like a bunch of third-string athletes hoping to get a better shot at seeing the field elsewhere, but that culture has completely changed under this new rule, with starting QBs running here, there, and everywhere. The world was shocked earlier this week when Oklahoma starting quarterback, and Heisman hopeful, Caleb Williams, decided to throw his hat into the ring. College football fans on TikTok and online message boards have been analyzing these transfers in a way that only college football fans can. I call it devoted, even though some may call it insane. Let's take a look at what they have to say.
TheGTPT is a theory about the Girlfriend Transfer Portal. The world had never seen a 3-9 season like the one Nebraska had this year. He announced on December 16 that he was transferring to Kansas State, the same school that his girlfriend plays soccer for. Kedon Slovis, the quarterback for USC, announced his commitment to Pitt, where his girlfriend Kate McKay plays soccer.
One TikTok user pointed out that Wyoming quarterback Levi Williams transferred to Utah State, where his girlfriend studies. Three days ago, Williams proposed to her.
Can this theory be applied to the biggest news of this year's transfer portal? The University of North Carolina just lost its star starting quarterback, and Williams' girlfriend Valery Orellana is there. While he might bring a needed boost to their offense, it would shock me if an elite QB like Williams would choose a program like UNC's based solely on his girlfriend's presence there. You never know, but maybe this theory can show you other possibilities on the east coast that would bring Williams closer to Chapel Hill.
If Williams followed Spencer Rattler to South Carolina, it would be the funniest thing to ever happen. If we are staying within the bounds of the GTPT, there are a couple options to consider.
I could see Williams going to a school that is in need of an elite quarterback after a disappointing season under DJ Uiagalelei, which is four hours from UNC by car. Georgia has a senior quarterback in Stetson Bennett, who could be an option for Williams if he were to move to Athens. He would be close to his home in Washington, D.C. if he were to give Maryland a shot, with a good staff of former Alabama coaches.
He could end up thousands of miles away following Lincoln Riley to USC. Time will tell if the theory holds true.
