While it's possible the Gophers aren't done, their most recent addition came this past Sunday, which suggests they might have already filled all of the spots they wanted to fill. Out of 19 incoming transfers, let's rank the top five based on projected impact in 2026.

Besides Perich, two other departing Gophers are staying in the conference. To-be redshirt sophomore running back Fame Ijeboi said last Friday he will move to Purdue, and redshirt junior receiver Malachi Coleman committed to Wisconsin on Monday.

After recently entering the NCAA transfer portal, multiple reports emerged Monday night that former Gophers' star safety Koi Perich is headed to play for Dan Lanning at Oregon.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/minnesota as Two major roster decisions still looming for Gophers football.

Isaac Fruechte played two seasons of college football at Minnesota. The North Dakota offensive coordinator is now heading back to the Gophers as their receivers coach.

In Oregon and Texas Tech, Perich visited successful programs with deep pockets. At Oregon, Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated more than $1 billion to the university, with a substantial portion going to athletics facilities. He remains active in NIL donations.

Former Gophers star safety, return specialist, and (occasional) wide receiver Koi Perich has found a home in the transfer portal — and he's staying in the same conference. Perich has committed to Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Perich joins two other key players from last year’s team — redshirt sophomore cornerback Za’Quan Bryan and redshirt freshman running back Fame Ijeboi — in exploring their options at other programs. The majority of the group, however, is comprised of role players, little-used backups, hardly-knew-ya freshmen or walk-ons.

Two hours before Minnesota’s Rate Bowl appearance on Friday afternoon against the New Mexico Lobos, the Golden Gophers’ availability report was released. It is an extended availability report for Minnesota with 16 players out and a pair of players questionable.

By Saturday night, however, Fleck and his staff were back to building up the offense. This time, it’s 2024 freshman FCS All-American running back, TJ Thomas, a soon-to-be junior out of Elon who totaled 961 yards and 11 touchdowns in during his FCS career with the Phoenix.