In today’s competitive, ever-changing landscape of college football, the ability to find talent in the transfer portal can make or break a team’s roster.
Luckily for Oregon Ducks fans, finding talent outside of recruiting classes is something that coach Dan Lanning has excelled at throughout his impressive four-year tenure in Eugene. It’s a strength that will play a crucial role in the Ducks winning their coveted first national championship in program history this season.
Fresh off consecutive appearances in the College Football Playoff, the Ducks bring in another impressive transfer class that is ranked No. 4 in the Big Ten behind the Penn State Nittany Lions (No. 1), Ohio State Buckeyes (No. 2), and Indiana Hoosiers (No. 3), per 247Sports.
With a total of 13 commits in their 2026 transfer portal class, here’s a look at the two additions that are ready to be stars for the Ducks ahead of a season that, in the eyes of some, is national championship or bust.
Safety Koi Perich
Last offseason, the Ducks struck gold with the addition of safety Dillon Thieneman from the Purdue Boilermakers. The former Purdue star would go on to be one of the top leaders on the Ducks’ defense, which resulted in Thieneman being selected at No. 25 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft…