The college football transfer portal closed with over 1,600 players still in the FPS, sparking discussions about the future of college sports. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The college football transfer portal closed with over 1,600 players still in the FPS, sparking discussions about the future of college sports. The basketball transfer portal is set to open soon, raising the question if we’re going to see the same mass exodus. Watch the video above for more.