Now that Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff run has come to an end, we’re likely to see several Irish players enter the transfer portal over the next few days. According to our reporting partners at the South Bend Tribune,

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Pat Coogan (78), head coach Marcus Freeman, and offensive lineman Rocco Spindler (50) react after losing against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Sam Pendleton, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound interior lineman, was the only Notre Dame football player this season with a publicly announced concussion.

Notre Dame offensive lineman Pat Coogan, who started 26 games over the last two seasons and often served as the team's pregame hype man, is transferring. Coogan announced his intentions on social media Thursday and will have one year of eligibility remaining as a graduate transfer.

The Vols could be landing a transfer for one of their biggest positions of need. Tennessee football is reportedly attempting to add a transfer to its offensive line through the portal. On Thursday, On3’s Pete Nakos predicted that Sam Pendleton,

Subscribers: Clarkston's Rocco Spindler, Notre Dame up for 'greatest challenge' in facing Ohio State He joins fellow guards Rocco Spindler and Sam Pendleton, as well as receivers Deion Colzie and Jayden Thomas,

Notre Dame saw two starters on the offensive line enter the transfer portal in Rocco Spindler and Pat Coogan. Both Rocco Spindler and Pat Coogan had an interesting year due to injuries. Going into the season,

Notre Dame has lost multiple offensive linemen to the transfer portal this week but that's because of the incredibly strong unit that is still in place.

Texas has only one returning starter up front in 2025. The Horns should look hard at Pat Coogan and Rocco Spindler