While the College Football Playoff and bowl games are yet to begin, it is the time of year when potentially thousands of players will be looking toward the future and their next school.

That is because the winter transfer portal runs from Dec. 9-28.

Having the transfer portal window open at the same time teams are preparing for playoff and bowl games isn't the most ideal situation for roster management and makes life all the more difficult for coaching staffs, but it gives players the opportunity to seek out better individual fits for their future.

With that in mind, here is a look at some of the most notable players heading to the portal this December.

SMU QB Preston Stone

SMU quarterback Preston Stone plans to enter the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Stone, who has one year of eligibility left, will stay with the Mustangs through the College Football Playoff, per On3's Pete Nakos.

Missouri DE Williams Nwaneri

Missouri defensive end Williams Nwaneri told Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports that he plans to enter the transfer portal.

Nwaneri was a 5-star prospect, according to 247Sports' composite, and was the No. 8 prospect in the 2024 class.

Duke QB Maalik Murphy

Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy will enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Murphy totaled 2,933 passing yards and 26 touchdowns this past season, leading the Blue Devils to a 9-3 record as a starter.

Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke

Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is entering the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Van Dyke started his career with the Miami Hurricanes but transferred to Wisconsin in December 2023. The signal-caller, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in September, will have one year of eligibility remaining.

USC DL Bear Alexander

USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander has entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.

Alexander was a 4-star recruit coming out of high school, per 247 Sports' composite.

Alabama WR Kendrick Law

Alabama receiver Kendrick Law has officially entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.

Law was a 4-star prospect coming out of high school, according to 247 Sports' composite.

Ohio State QB Devin Brown

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown announced on Sunday that he will enter the transfer portal, though he will remain with the team for the remainder of the season.

In limited action as Will Howard's backup, Brown has completed 10 of his 19 pass attempts this season for 108 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions. He has added 13 rushing yards on seven carries.

Ohio State will host Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoffs on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET.

Utah QB Isaac Wilson

Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson told ESPN that he will enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Isaac, the brother of NFL quarterback Zach Wilson, threw for 1,510 yards and 10 TDs as a true freshman this season.

Georgia WR Michael Jackson III

Georgia wide receiver Michael Jackson III is entering the transfer portal, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.

Jackson, a former four-star recruit in the class of 2021, will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Auburn WR Caleb Burton III

Auburn wide receiver Caleb Burton III is entering the transfer portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Burton, a former four-star recruit, will have two years of eligibility remaining. He initially transferred to Auburn from Ohio State two springs ago, per Fawcett.

Clemson S Sherrod Covil Jr.

Clemson safety Sherrod Covil Jr. is entering the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Covil, a former four-star recruit, will have one year of eligibility remaining.

New Mexico RB Eli Sanders

New Mexico running back Eli Sanders intends to enter the transfer portal, according to On3's Pete Nakos.

Sanders ran for 1,063 yards and nine touchdowns during the 2024 season.

Texas A&M Edge Enai White

Texas A&M edge defender Enai White is entering the transfer portal, he told On3's Hayes Fawcett.

White, a junior out of Philadelphia, has three years of eligibility remaining.

Michigan RB Cole Cabana

Michigan running back Cole Cabana intends to enter the transfer portal, according to On3.com.

Cabana was a four-star recruit and the 21st-ranked running back prospect in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.

New Mexico QB Devon Dampier

Devon Dampier plans to transfer out of New Mexico after an impressive first season as a starter, per Max Olson of ESPN.

The quarterback is known for his running ability, finishing the season with 1,166 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground. He also added 2,768 passing yards and 12 passing touchdowns in 12 games, although his 12 interceptions didn't help as the team finished 5-7.

Oklahoma RB Kalib Hicks

Oklahoma running back Kalib Hicks told Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports that he plans to enter the transfer portal.

Hicks has two carries for 11 yards this season and was a three-star prospect according to 247Sports' composite

Oklahoma WR Nic Anderson

Oklahoma wide receiver Nic Anderson has reportedly decided to end the transfer portal, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Anderson does not have any catches in 2024, but had 31 grabs for 798 yards and 10 touchdowns in the 2023 season.

LSU S Kylin Jackson

LSU safety Kylin Jackson is entering the transfer portal, he told On3's Hayes Fawcett.

Jackson, a four-star prospect and the No. 13-ranked safety in the class of 2023, will have three years of eligibility remaining.

LSU WR Shelton Sampson Jr.

LSU wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. has entered the transfer portal, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett.

Sampson, who redshirted in 2023, has not logged any stats in 2024. He was a 4-star recruit in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.

Michigan State WR Jaron Glover

Michigan State wide receiver Jaron Glover has decided to enter the transfer portal, telling Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports of his decision.

Glover has 15 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns this season in eight games.

Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Reportedly Expected to Enter Transfer Portal

Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247 Sports.

Arnold completed 62.6 percent of his passes for 1,421 yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions in 10 games this season. He added 444 yards and three touchdowns on 150 carries.

Michigan OL Raheem Anderson

Michigan offensive lineman Raheem Anderson has reportedly decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3Sports.

Anderson was a four-star prospect, according to 247Sports' composite.

Iowa QB Cade McNamara

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, he announced on social media.

In his second season with Iowa, McNamara threw for 1,017 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions.

Clemson WR Troy Stellato

Clemson wide receiver Troy Stellato is entering the portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Stellato was a 4-star prospect, per 247Sports' composite rankings, and has 600 receiving yards and two touchdown catches in his career.

Stanford QB Ashton Daniels

Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels is entering the portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Daniels appeared in 11 games this season and threw for 1,700 yards, 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

Alabama WR Kobe Prentice

Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice is entering the portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Prentice was a 4-star recruit in the class of 2022, per 247Sports' composite rankings, and has 780 receiving yards and five touchdown catches in his career.

Florida CB Ja'Keem Jackson

Florida cornerback Ja'Keem Jackson is entering the portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Jackson was the No. 7 cornerback in the class of 2023, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

Alabama S Jahlil Hurley

Alabama safety Jahlil Hurley will enter the portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Hurley was a 4-star prospect in the class of 2023, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

LSU DE Da'Shawn Womack

LSU pass-rusher Da'Shawn Womack is entering the portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Womack was a 5-star prospect in the class of 2023, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

Fresno State QB Mikey Keene

Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene announced he will enter the portal.

Keene threw for a combined 5,968 yards and 42 touchdowns the last two seasons.

Kentucky DL Keeshawn Silver

Kentucky defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver will enter the portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Silver was a 5-star recruit in the class of 2021, per 247Sports' composite rankings, and started his collegiate career with North Carolina.

Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman

Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman is entering the portal, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Weigman was a 5-star prospect and the No. 2 quarterback in the class of 2022, per 247Sports' composite rankings. He played six games this season and had three touchdown passes to five interceptions.

Nevada QB Chubba Purdy

Nevada quarterback Chubba Purdy entered the portal as a grad transfer, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Purdy is the brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and has played for Florida State, Nebraska and Nevada.

USC QB Miller Moss

USC quarterback Miller Moss is heading to the portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Moss appeared in nine games during the 2024 season and completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 2,555 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Liberty QB Kaidon Salter

Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter is entering the portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Salter threw for 2,876 yards, 32 touchdowns and six interceptions while running for 1,089 yards and 12 scores during a breakout 2023 campaign. He wasn't as dominant in 2024 but still threw for 1,886 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions to go with 579 yards and seven scores on the ground.

Virginia QB Anthony Colandrea

Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea is entering the portal, per insider Mike Barber.

Colandrea appeared in 11 games for the Cavaliers this season and threw for 2,125 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Texas Tech WR Micah Hudson

Texas Tech wide receiver Micah Hudson is entering the portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

While Hudson was a secondary contributor as a freshman in 2024, he was a highly regarded 5-star recruit and the No. 4 overall wide receiver in the 2024 class, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

North Carolina State WR Kevin Concepcion

North Carolina State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion is entering the portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

He was the ACC's Rookie of the Year in 2023 with 71 catches for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Georgia CB Julian Humphrey

Georgia cornerback Julian Humphrey will enter the portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

He appeared in 11 games for the Bulldogs this season.

Boston College QB Thomas Castellanos

Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos announced he is entering the portal.

Castellanos, who started his collegiate career at UFC, appeared in eight games this season and posted 18 touchdown passes to five interceptions.