Yes, it is going to hurt to lose offensive starters like running back Quintrevion Wisner, wide receiver De'Andre Moore, and lineman Connor Stroh.
Yes, it is going to hurt to lose promising defensive stars like sophomore safety Derek Williams and redshirt freshman lineman Melvin Hills.
However, even with more than a dozen players already announcing their plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens on January 2, it could undeniably be worse for the Texas Longhorns, and these numbers prove it.
Texas thankfully outpaced in portal entries
This by no means is to say that the 13 players who are heading to the portal aren't going to be missed by the Horns next season. At the same time, Texas fans and the team itself should probably change their perspective when it comes to that number.
- Number of Texas Longhorns heading to the transfer portal (as of 12/31/25): 13
In comparison to the baker's dozen heading to the portal from Texas, there are seven programs that are much worse for wear, with two times as many players leaving for greener pastures, if not more.
Teams with the most players heading to the transfer portal
- Iowa State Cyclones - 47
- Oklahoma State Cowboys - 45
- West Virginia Mountaineers - 29
- Auburn Tigers - 27
- Florida State Seminoles - 26
- Colorado Buffaloes - 25
- Florida Gators - 25
Yes, you read those first few numbers correctly. The Iowa State Cyclones are losing nearly 50 players to the portal alone, not to mention the players who reached the end of their eligibility when the 2025 season came to a close.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are a close second with 45 players heading to the portal, followed by the West Virginia Mountaineers, Auburn Tigers, and Florida State Seminoles, who all have entry numbers creeping toward 30.
Then, the Colorado Buffaloes and the Florida Gators have 25 players apiece who have announced their intent to enter the transfer portal once it officially opens.
Feel better about Texas's 13 losses? You should.
At the end of the day, the Horns may suffer a few more losses following the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve, but it still won't be the end of the world, and it certainly won't be anywhere near 47.