The college football transfer portal is a dynamic and established reality, and a new, one-time summer transfer portal window has indeed been announced, running from July 7th to August 5th. This specific window, as reported by Ross Dellenger, comes with a critical caveat: only coaches can place players on a “Designated Student-Athlete” (DSA) list, allowing them to enter this particular portal. This coach-driven designation, a significant shift from the usual player-initiated entries, presents a fascinating glimpse into a potential future of college football. It could usher in an era of more strategic and less chaotic roster management, fundamentally reshaping