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Notable Departures: Who’s Leaving & Key Entries Explained

The transfer portal for college football does not open until January 2, and it closes two weeks later on January 16. But players have already begun to announce their intentions of whether or not they will enter. This…

Notable Departures: Who’s Leaving & Key Entries Explained

The transfer portal for college football does not open until January 2, and it closes two weeks later on January 16. But players have already begun to announce their intentions of whether or not they will enter. This is your tracker for all things Gophers.

Departing Minnesota players

Name

Position

Snaps w/ UMN

Eligibility remaining

Reese Tripp

OL

4

2 years

Caleb McGrath

P

0

Gophers Football: Reese Tripp Announces Transfer

Minnesota Gophers football player Reese Tripp announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on December 3, 2025. Tripp, a defensive back, shared the news via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. He expressed gratitude for his three years with the program, stating it had been an honor to be a Gopher.

Tripp will have two years of eligibility remaining. His decision comes as part of a larger trend of players utilizing the transfer portal to seek new opportunities. While the specific reasons for Tripp’s decision weren’t detailed in his announcement, its common for players to seek increased playing time or a better fit within a different program.

This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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