New college football transfer portal player rankings are out at 247Sports for the 2025 recruiting cycle and there are several major risers across the Power 4 ranks. One player saw a six-point rise to No. 1 overall while four others were upgraded into the elite realm upon further evaluation.

FBS schools are signing fewer high school players, instead relying on experienced players who enter the transfer portal.

As the 2025 recruiting cycle ends and the 12-team CFP era rolls on, here is a look at four teams that have improved their chances of securing a playoff spot, and, maybe winning it all, as long as their transfers contribute as expected and they get production from some youth in their current class of recruits.