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Malicious Mac extensions steal crypto wallets and passwords

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Mac users often assume they’re safer than everyone else, especially when they stick to official app stores and trusted tools.

That sense of security is exactly what attackers like to exploit. Security researchers have now uncovered a fresh wave of malicious Mac extensions that don’t just spy on you, but can also steal cryptocurrency wallet data, passwords and even Keychain credentials. What makes this campaign especially concerning is where the malware was found, inside legitimate extension marketplaces that many people trust by default.

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Once active, GlassWorm targets passwords, crypto wallets, and even your macOS Keychain without obvious warning signs. (Cyberguy.com)

How malicious Mac extensions slipped into trusted stores

Security researchers at Koi Security uncovered a new wave of the GlassWorm malware hiding inside extensions for code editors like Visual Studio Code (via Bleeping Computer). If you’re not familiar with code editors, they’re tools developers use to write and edit code, similar to how you might use Google Docs or Microsoft Word to edit text. These malicious extensions appeared on both the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace and OpenVSX, platforms widely used by developers and power users.

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At first glance, the extensions looked harmless. They promised popular features like code formatting, themes or productivity tools. Once installed, though, they quietly ran malicious code in the background. Earlier versions of GlassWorm relied on hidden text tricks to stay invisible. The latest wave goes further by encrypting its malicious code and delaying execution, making it harder for automated security checks to catch.

Even though this campaign is described as targeting developers, you don’t need to write code to be at risk. If you use a Mac, install extensions or store passwords or cryptocurrency on your system, this threat still applies to you.

What GlassWorm does once it’s on your Mac

Once active, GlassWorm goes after some of the most sensitive data on your device. It attempts to steal login credentials tied to platforms like GitHub and npm, but it doesn’t stop there. The malware also targets browser-based cryptocurrency wallets and now tries to access your macOS Keychain, where many saved passwords are stored.

Researchers also found that GlassWorm checks whether hardware wallet apps like Ledger Live or Trezor Suite are installed. If they are, the malware attempts to replace them with a compromised version designed to steal crypto. That part of the attack isn’t fully working yet, but the functionality is already in place.

To maintain access, the malware sets itself up to run automatically after a reboot. It can also allow remote access to your system and route internet traffic through your Mac without you realizing it, turning your device into a quiet relay for someone else.

Some of the malicious extensions showed tens of thousands of downloads. Those numbers can be manipulated, but they still create a false sense of trust that makes people more likely to install them.

7 steps you can take to stay safe from malicious Mac extensions

Malicious extensions don’t look dangerous. That’s what makes them effective. These steps can help you reduce the risk, even when threats slip into trusted marketplaces.

1) Only install extensions you actually need

Every extension you install increases risk. If you’re not actively using one, remove it. Be especially cautious of extensions that promise big productivity gains, premium features for free or imitate popular tools with slightly altered names.

2) Verify the publisher before installing anything

Check who made the extension. Established developers usually have a clear website, documentation and update history. New publishers, vague descriptions or cloned names should raise red flags.

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These malicious extensions looked like helpful tools but quietly ran hidden code once installed. (Cyberguy.com)

3) Use a password manager

A password manager keeps your logins encrypted and stored safely outside your browser or editor. It also ensures every account has a unique password, so if one set of credentials is stolen, attackers can’t reuse it elsewhere.

Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches. Our No. 1 password manager pick includes a built-in breach scanner that checks whether your email address or passwords have appeared in known leaks. If you discover a match, immediately change any reused passwords and secure those accounts with new, unique credentials.

Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com.

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4) Run strong antivirus software on your Mac

Modern macOS malware doesn’t always drop obvious files. Antivirus tools today focus on behavior, looking for suspicious background activity, encrypted payloads and persistence mechanisms used by malicious extensions. This adds a critical safety net when something slips through official marketplaces.

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at Cyberguy.com.

5) Consider a personal data removal service

When your data leaks, it often spreads across data broker sites and breaches databases. Personal data removal services help reduce how much of your information is publicly available, making it harder for attackers to target you with follow-up scams or account takeovers.

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

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6) Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA)

Enable 2FA wherever possible, especially for email, cloud services, developer platforms and crypto-related accounts. Even if a password is stolen, 2FA can stop attackers from logging in.

7) Keep macOS and your apps fully updated

Security updates close gaps that malware relies on. Turn on automatic updates so you’re protected even if you miss the headlines or forget to check manually.

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Mac users often trust official app stores, but that trust is exactly what attackers are counting on. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Kurt’s key takeaway

GlassWorm shows that malware doesn’t always come from shady downloads or obvious scams. Sometimes it hides inside tools you already trust. Even official extension stores can host malicious software long enough to cause real harm. If you use a Mac and rely on extensions, a quick review of what’s installed could save you from losing passwords, crypto or access to important accounts.

When was the last time you checked the extensions running on your Mac? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on “FOX & Friends.” Got a tech question? Get Kurt’s free CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.

Ali Larter on fighting for

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Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series “Landman.” She talks to “CBS Mornings” about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.

ISRO PSLV-C62 Mission Fails: Who Bears The Financial Cost?

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ISRO PSLV-C62 Mission Fails: Who Bears The Financial Cost?


New Delhi: The recent deviation in a PSLV-C62 mission of Indian Space Research Organisation, which likely led to the loss of 16 satellites, has renewed attention on how India manages financial risk in space missions. A review of ISRO’s past practices shows that insurance decisions have varied based on the satellite’s origin and the launch vehicle used.

Domestic Launches: No Insurance

ISRO has consistently stated that launches conducted using its own launch vehicles are not insured. After the PSLV-C39 / IRNSS-1H failure in 2017, then ISRO Chairman A. S. Kiran Kumar told IANS:

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“We don’t insure our own launches. Whatever launches we do are from the government’s money.”

This policy meant that losses from failures involving PSLV or GSLV missions were absorbed directly by government budgets.

Foreign Launch Vehicles: Insurance in Place

In contrast, indigenously built Indian satellites launched using foreign launch vehicles were routinely insured.

Examples include the INSAT-2, INSAT-3 and INSAT-4 series, which were launched aboard Arianespace’s Ariane rockets. These satellites were typically insured for around USD 100 million per mission, reflecting both payload value and third-party launch risk.

INSAT-1 Series: Insurance That Paid Out

ISRO also insured satellites built abroad under the early INSAT-1 programme, a decision that proved financially significant. Every satellite in the series suffered some form of anomaly:

INSAT-1A

Multiple system failures occurred after launch, leading to an insurance payout of USD 64 million.

INSAT-1B

Experienced early issues but was ultimately recovered and operated successfully.

INSAT-1C

Suffered a power system failure after about one year in orbit; insurance paid USD 72 million.

INSAT-1D

Damaged on the ground when a crane hook fell on it during assembly, resulting in a USD 10 million insurance claim. The satellite was repaired and later launched successfully.

What the Data Indicates

ISRO’s insurance history shows a clear pattern:

Own launch vehicles, No insurance, losses borne by the government

Foreign launch vehicles or foreign-built satellites, Insurance coverage in place

Insurance payouts have offset both launch-phase and post-launch anomalies in the past

As India’s space missions increasingly involve multiple satellites, international payloads and commercial users, these historical precedents provide a factual backdrop to current discussions on risk exposure and financial safeguards — without altering ISRO’s long-standing engineering-led approach to mission execution.

 

 

Believe in Nebraska and Vandy? Top picks, value bets in each men’s major conference

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Believe in Nebraska and Vandy? Top picks, value bets in each men's major conference

Jan 14, 2026, 09:48 AM ET

Conference play is where college basketball reveals the truth. It’s where you see early surprises fade, preseason favorites reassert themselves and futures markets sharpen.

We will find out whether to believe in unbeatens like Vanderbilt and Nebraska, and if preseason top-five teams such as Florida and St. John’s bounce back after relatively disappointing starts.

So which teams can be trusted? And which bets are worth making today? Here’s some bets to win each of the Power 5 conferences and some other value plays in the mix:

ACC

Duke Blue Devils (+100): There’s a large gap between the Blue Devils and everyone else in the ACC, and the prices tell reiterate that. Offensively, Duke’s premier shotmaking ability will outpace everyone in the conference the rest of the regular season and its positional size creates matchup problems for opposing defenses.

Freshman Cameron Boozer is vying for National Player of the Year honors and the team will continue to lean on him to carry the load. The Blue Devils’ schedule plays in their favor as well. They’ve already beaten Louisville on the road, so the rematch with the Cardinals and their lone matchups with other contenders in Clemson and Virginia are at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Value pick

Virginia Cavaliers (+320): This season’s UVA team is starting to look like those championship-level teams led by Tony Bennett. They are still very strong defensively, coming in at fourth in effective FG% defense and 10th in 3-point shooting defense. But now their offensive efficiency has caught up. The Hoos are 35th in the nation in 3-point shooting and they’re playing with some pace, unlike those Bennett teams.

The Cavaliers’ schedule also gives them a live shot to win the ACC. They get ranked contender North Carolina and Miami at home and they avoid Clemson altogether during the regular season. Virginia’s lone matchup with Duke on Feb. 28 is at Cameron Indoor. If they pull off the upset, they should take the title.

Big 12

Arizona Wildcats (+100): I’ve lauded the Wildcats several times over as a national title contender, so them winning the Big 12 shouldn’t surprise anyone. That doesn’t mean it will be easy, as there are four other teams ranked in the top 20 by KenPom in adjusted efficiency margin. But the Wildcats are the most complete team of them all. They beat opponents on both ends of the floor, thanks to elite shooting and ferocious rebounding. Senior guard Jaden Bradley‘s shooting splits are impressive (53% FG, 52% 3FG, 82% FT) and he can carry them for long stretches if needed.

Value pick

Texas Tech Red Raiders (+3500): Stay with me here on this one. The Red Raiders are a good shooting team and that is something that can sustain them throughout the season. Junior forward JT Toppin is a Player of the Year candidate who is the only player in the nation averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Texas Tech is battle tested. It has a neutral-court win over Duke and all four of its losses came against teams ranked in the AP top 20. Three of those four losses were by a combined 15 points. The Red Raiders “control their own destiny,” so to speak, as they have matchups with Arizona, Iowa State and BYU ahead, but they are all on the road, which is likely part of the reason this number is so high. The value is there, as the gap in the price between Tech and the conference favorites is much bigger than the gap in talent between all those teams.

Big East

St. John’s Red Storm (+425): UConn is the heaviest favorite to win their conference at -390, but it’s hard to endorse a straight bet on the Huskies at that price. The Red Storm were picked to win the Big East in the preseason coaches poll, so the talent is there. But losing to all three ranked opponents they’ve faced, as well as games to Kentucky and Providence, has dropped their price significantly. Rick Pitino should be able to get this team back on track in conference play and with two matchups against UConn, St. John’s can prove to itself and everyone else that it deserves to be in the conversation to win the league. The Red Storm swept the Huskies last season. This price will only drop as they get deeper into conference play and accumulate wins, so now is an ideal time to lock them in.

Value pick

Villanova Wildcats (+900): Not many people thought the Wildcats would amount to much before the season started, but they’ve ascended to 25th in KenPom in adjusted efficiency margin. It helps when 10 of your 14 victories are by 10 or more points. Two of their three losses were to top-10 teams in Michigan and BYU, so they’ve held their own. Villanova wins with defense, grinding the pace of the game to a halt and using 3-point shooting to keep opponents in chase mode. The Wildcats take and make a lot of 3s, which brings in some variance. But they still play UConn twice and St. John’s on the road. If they can take two out of three in those matchups, they will be right there.

Big Ten

Purdue Boilermakers (+200): I’m getting the No. 1 offense in the country in adjusted efficiency and the top 3-point shooting team in the Big Ten at plus money? I’m in. Some consider Michigan the best team in the country, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be beaten. Purdue’s senior guard Braden Smith leads the country in assists per game and is another National Player of the Year candidate. The Boilermakers’ experience is also a selling point as they still have a trio of starters from the team that lost in the title game two seasons ago. Their shooting can carry them, and they defend the perimeter well, holding opponents to 30% shooting from beyond the arc. That could be the difference-maker in a matchup with the Wolverines. These two will meet in West Lafayette on Feb. 17 in their lone meeting of the season. As long as they don’t trip up earlier against Illinois or Iowa, that matchup could clinch the title.

Value pick

Nebraska Cornhuskers (+450): If you didn’t believe in the Cornhuskers before the season, you should now. Winning their first 17 games should put everyone on notice. Nebraska overwhelms you with shot volume, particularly from long range, coming in 10th in the nation in 3-point rate. I get the sentiment that the “Cinderella” Cornhuskers could turn into a pumpkin, especially in a conference as deep as the Big Ten. They have road matchups with Michigan and Iowa, and a home date with Illinois remaining. Wins in those spots will drop this price dramatically as we get deeper in the season. If you believe, now is the time to grab this number.

SEC

Vanderbilt Commodores (-175): Florida won the national championship last season. Auburn and Alabama have each made a Final Four in the last two seasons. Kentucky and Arkansas have multiple banners hanging in their arenas. So, we all had Vanderbilt being the best team in the SEC this season, right? Playing at a torrid pace and making shots from everywhere has defined the Commodores’ rise this season. They are legit and should be taken seriously as a national title contender. Vanderbilt’s price is only going to drop. They just knocked off Alabama and if they take care of Florida at home and Arkansas on the road next week, there could be talk of an undefeated regular season. The SEC isn’t as deep as it was last season and that makes the Commodores a solid bet at this price.

Value pick

Arkansas Razorbacks (+1800): The Razorbacks are young and energetic, with five underclassmen seeing significant minutes for coach John Calipari. They play fast and make a ton of 3s. They are 3-3 against ranked opponents thus far with signature wins against a fully healthy Louisville squad and Texas Tech. They have one of the best backcourts in the country with freshman Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas, who have combined to shoot 40% from 3-point range. This is exactly the type of team that Coach Cal loves. They are loaded with skill and are tough to wear down. While some may view their youth as a hindrance, especially on the road, their talent is undeniable. The SEC is fairly wide open and if somehow Vanderbilt stumbles, it gives Arkansas a clear shot at the title.

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

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The government has dropped plans requiring workers to sign up to a new digital ID system in order to prove their right to work in the UK.

Instead, Labour ministers say existing checks, using documents such as biometric passports, will move fully online by 2029.

The reversal is in the latest in a series of U-turns in recent weeks, including on inheritance tax for farmland and business rates for pubs.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said it showed Sir Keir Starmer was “clueless” and showing “no sense of direction whatsoever”.

Speaking at Prime Minster’s Questions, the Tory leader welcomed the government’s climbdown, branding the initial digital ID plan a “rubbish policy”.

But she said the change of approach showed Sir Keir was “blowing around like a plastic bag in the wind”, predicting that Labour would next U-turn on its controversial plans to scale back jury trials.

The prime minister hit back by pointing to policy reversals and ministerial churn under the previous government, accusing the Conservatives of having “crashed the economy” during their time in office.

“I’m determined to make it harder for people to work illegally in this country and that’s why there will be checks, they will be digital, and they will be mandatory,” he added.

When the government first announced the policy plan, it argued that mandatory digital ID for workers would make it easier to clamp down on immigrants working illegally.

The scheme, it is understood, will now deal less narrowly with immigration and the government will instead place more emphasis on the argument that digital ID can be a useful tool for the public when accessing public services.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme the government was still “absolutely committed” to mandatory digital right to work checks, including through biometric passports, and said digitising the system would help crack down on illegal working.

“The digital ID could be one way in which you prove your eligibility to work through a digital right to work check,” she said.

“At the moment we’ve got a paper-based system – there’s no proper records kept.

“It makes it very difficult then to target enforcement action sensibly against businesses that are employing illegal workers.”

Former home secretary Lord David Blunkett, who supported ID cards when he was in government, told the same programme the government had not explained why the policy mattered or how it would work, so it was “not surprising” to see another U-turn.

“The original statement was not followed by a narrative or supportive statements or any kind of strategic plan which involved other ministers and those who are committed to this actually making the case,” he said.

“As a consequence, those who are opposed to the scheme, for all kinds of nefarious and very different reasons, some of them inexplicable, were able to mobilise public opinion and to get the online opposition to it up and running.”

Polling showed that public support for digital ID collapsed after Sir Keir’s announcement, falling from just over half the population being supportive in June to less than a third of the population just after his speech.

Nearly three million people have signed a parliamentary petition opposing the introduction of digital IDs.

There has also been nervousness among some Labour MPs over the compulsory aspect of the original proposal.

Whatever they think of the change to this specific policy, Labour MPs are growing increasingly frustrated with the government’s U-turns.

Some had already been wary of defending controversial government policies to their constituents because they feared that the policy would inevitably be reversed.

One furious Labour MP told the BBC last night that the latest U-turn was “an absolute car crash”, adding: “The boys at No 10 jumped into it with no thought, marched the PLP up the hill only to bottle it, take all the pain and no credit.”

The Liberal Democrats said the policy was “doomed to failure” from the start and called for “the billions of pounds earmarked for their mandatory digital ID scheme” to be spent “on the NHS and frontline policing instead”.

The party’s Cabinet Office spokesperson, Lisa Smart, said: “No 10 must be bulk ordering motion sickness tablets at this rate to cope with all their U-turns.”

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said in a post on X: “This is a victory for individual liberty against a ghastly, authoritarian government. Reform UK would scrap it altogether.”

Green Party leader Zack Polanski welcomed the news on X, saying: “The government have U-turned on ID cards. Good.”

A government spokesperson said: “We are committed to mandatory digital right to work checks.

“Currently right to work checks include a hodge podge of paper-based systems with no record of checks ever taking place. This is open to fraud and abuse.

“Digital ID will make everyday life easier for people, ensuring public services are more personal, joined-up, and effective, while also remaining inclusive.”

Employers already have to check if someone they want to hire has the right to work in the UK.

Since 2022, employers have been able to do checks on passport-holding British and Irish citizens using digital verification services certified by the government.

There is also a Home Office online scheme which verifies the status of some non-British or Irish citizens, whose immigration status is held electronically.

The details of how digital ID will work have yet to be set out but it is expected to be based on two government-built systems: Gov.uk One Login and Gov.uk Wallet.

Currently more than 12 million people have signed up to One Login, which can be used for services such as applying for a veteran card, cancelling a lost passport or managing a lasting power of attorney.

Gov.uk Wallet has not yet been launched but would allow people to store their digital ID on their smartphones.

The digital ID would include name, date of birth, nationality and residence status and a photo.

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‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ gets major update by film’s star

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 Keegan-Michael Key reveals ‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ in the works

Hotel Transylvania, a hit animated franchise, is working on its fifth installment, reveals Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Murray the Mummy.

The actor confirms the development in an interview with Variety. However, Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind the franchise, has not made the official announcement yet.

But fans might be expecting a new installment because Genndy Tartakovsky, who served as the franchise’s director, hinted at the possibility of a fifth film.

“I think there’s gonna be more and more. It’s great. If there’s a demand for it, I think the fourth one did really well on Amazon. I think they want more. So we’ll see what happens,” the filmmaker, who directed first three films in the franchise, said at SCAD’s Animation Fest.

Meanwhile, the animated monster comedy film series began in 2012 and reportedly became a massive franchise.

It has so far released four films, three short films, a TV show, and numerous video games. In addition, a Netflix series focusing on Motel Transylvania is in the works.

In the meantime, it’s unclear when the fifth installment of Hotel Transylvania will be released. But it’s expected to be in 2027.

Andrew’s moving trucks arrive at Royal Lodge as eviction gets fast-tracked

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will move into ‘much smaller’ Marsh Farm 

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s eviction from Royal Lodge is officially underway.

According to The Sun, removal vans were seen arriving at the disgraced prince’s longtime home in Windsor on Wednesday morning (January 14). Photographs shared by the outlet showed a white lorry driving through the gates of Royal Lodge at around 10:30 a.m. They were seen leaving after three hours.

The outlet previously reported that the former Duke of York could surrender the property by the time of his 66th birthday in February. Some sources suggest he could be out by the end of the month.

As the move gathers pace, preparations at Andrew’s next residence are well underway. Renovations are currently ongoing at Marsh Farm in Sandringham, where he is expected to spend his years in exile. Until the work is complete on his new home, Andrew will temporarily stay in a smaller Sandringham property until Easter.

Despite the progress, the downgrade is significant. A source told the outlet, “The snow or rain hasn’t delayed the work on Marsh Farm but it still needs a lot of attention to make it habitable. But one thing for sure is that it is a lot, lot smaller and less luxurious than Royal Lodge.”

Andrew was stripped of his prince and duke titles amid renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He also handed back his 75-year tenancy agreement after calling Royal Lodge his home since 2004. 

Teams that found the best fits in the college football transfer portal

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Jan 14, 2026, 07:00 AM ET

The transfer portal is now college football’s most immediate roster-shaping tool, capable of changing a program’s trajectory in a single offseason.

Not every high-profile move works, but when scheme and opportunity align, the fit can do wonders. We know it’s a challenge to keep up with all the player movement in early January. So, with that in mind, we ranked the 15 best portal additions based on providing the greatest fit and value to their new programs.

South Florida to Auburn

Brown reunites with new Auburn coach Alex Golesh after the duo was among the most prolific quarterback-coach pairings in the Group of 5 over the past two years. Brown knows Golesh’s offense, giving the Tigers a critical head start as they install a new system with plenty of unfamiliar faces. His pocket awareness has really progressed, and physically, he has SEC arm talent with the dynamic skill set to put up big numbers for the Tigers. His familiarity with the scheme’s terminology should allow him to function as an extension of the coaching staff in meeting rooms to accelerate Auburn’s offensive transition.

Cincinnati to Texas Tech

Sorsby should be an upgrade over Behren Morton in 2026, and the Denton, Texas, native has the luxury of joining an offense that returns most of its proven skill players next season. He has Big 12 experience and adds a dynamic dual-threat skill set that Texas Tech’s offense lacked in 2025. Sorsby is well-versed in the Red Raiders’ spread elements and he’s effective as a designated runner who creates with his legs when plays break down. Sorsby’s ability to operate the run-pass option game efficiently will make Texas Tech harder to defend.

Arizona State to LSU

Leavitt is Lane Kiffin’s most high-profile portal addition, and the 2024 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year will immediately invite comparisons to Trinidad Chambliss and Jaxson Dart, who thrived as dual threats under Kiffin and offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. Leavitt is not as natural of a passer as either Chambliss or Dart. Instead, he’s more of a sandlot-style quarterback with incredible instincts and dynamic running ability in an open spread scheme who is among the best in college football at keeping plays alive. With a live arm and plenty of athleticism, look for LSU to deploy Leavitt much like Ole Miss did with Chambliss once he took over in 2025.

Auburn to Texas

While Texas lost receivers Parker Livingstone, DeAndre Moore Jr. and Jaime Ffrench Jr. to the portal, Coleman is a premier addition opposite current Longhorns receiver Ryan Wingo. Both the 6-foot-3 Coleman and 6-2 Wingo have excellent size, ball skills and body control. Coleman specializes as an acrobatic playmaker. He arrives in Austin with a highlight reel of spectacular plays on the ball when contested or tracking the deep ball. His wide catch radius and flexible body control make him a distinct threat in the vertical passing game for Arch Manning.

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Iowa State to Penn State

Like Brown and Auburn, Becht’s familiarity with coach Matt Campbell is a boon for Penn State as it installs a new system and tries to hit the ground running. Adding Becht’s lengthy track record of production was a no-brainer. The Nittany Lions’ overhauled roster includes plenty of familiar faces from Iowa State, including almost its entire supporting cast from 2025, headlined by running back Carson Hansen and wide receiver Chase Sowell. A 39-game starter, Becht can set the culture early and lead the rest of the newcomers.

TCU to Indiana

Can Indiana hit the quarterback lottery three years in a row? If Hoover’s large sample size of production is any indication, the answer is yes. He threw for over 9,000 yards and 71 touchdowns as a three-year starter for TCU. The 6-2, 200-pound redshirt junior doesn’t have the physical stature of Kurtis Rourke or Fernando Mendoza, but he brings moxie and a gunslinger’s play style to Bloomington. Indiana doesn’t beat itself with turnovers, so Hoover will have to become more risk-averse and minimize mistakes to live up to this ranking after throwing 13 interceptions in 2025.

NC State to South Carolina

With so few premier offensive tackles available in any given portal cycle, landing one is a big deal. For South Carolina, Peak’s arrival comes at a position where it needs better production. He has 33 career starts with experience at both tackle spots after flipping to left tackle in 2025. The Gamecocks surrendered 43 sacks in 2025 and will likely have five new starters up front in 2026 under new offensive line coach Randy Clements. Expect Peak to be the upperclassman leader of this group.

Florida State to Ohio State

Caleb Downs thrived in Matt Patricia’s defensive scheme and now ranks as one of the top overall 2026 NFL draft prospects. Little, who played a similar rover role at Florida State, arrives with a lot of the same physical attributes. He’s a versatile, physical safety who thrives as an enforcer in the box and led Florida State with 76 tackles. He also has enough range and coverage skills to make plays on the ball, picking off a team-high four passes this season. Patricia’s disruptive and complex scheme can be demanding, but Little’s experience and skill set will help fill the void of Downs’ departure.

North Texas to Oklahoma State

Like Brown and Becht above, Mestemaker’s familiarity with Eric Morris’ offense is an immediate advantage. But Mestemaker has far less experience with just one prolific year as an FBS starter under his belt. Still, Morris is diving into a difficult rebuild in Stillwater and has already secured commitments from upward of 50 incoming freshmen and transfers, so the stability at quarterback is important. Mestemaker will need some time to adjust to better Big 12 defenses, and he isn’t a hidden gem any longer. He’s a prototypical pocket-style Air Raid quarterback reminiscent of those from Mike Leach’s offenses from the mid-2000s, and he’ll have former North Texas teammate running back Caleb Hawkins joining him at Oklahoma State.

Michigan State to Indiana

Marsh is a carbon copy of outgoing Indiana receiver Elijah Sarratt, who has 12 receiving touchdowns entering the national championship, and arrives at the perfect time. He’s an ideal plug-and-play addition as an outside receiving threat. Marsh should work well with Hoover because he is a security blanket on the deep ball who makes huge plays even when he’s covered. Marsh caught 100 passes for 1,311 yards and nine touchdowns over two years at Michigan State. Expect his targets to only increase now that he’s on a better roster with improved quarterback play.

Wake Forest to Texas Tech

After spending his first two seasons with FCS Georgetown, Ibirogba broke out in 2025 for Wake Forest. He can play all four spots along the front. Ibirogba produced 19 pressures and 3.5 tackles for loss along with two sacks in 2025. Texas Tech is again loading up along the defensive front and will lose two of its interior defensive linemen in Lee Hunter and Skyler Gill-Howard to graduation. Ibirogba fills a need and his versatility will fit in. Listed at 6-3, 296 pounds, Ibirogba has gained weight and is much better at the point of attack compared to when he arrived at Wake Forest.

Utah to Michigan

Like the quarterbacks listed above, Daley is a proven scheme fit after following Kyle Whittingham from Utah to Ann Arbor. The redshirt sophomore earned All-Big 12 and All-America honors in 2025 for the Utes. With Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore moving on, Daley can fill the void as a proven edge defender who is stout at the point of attack against the run. His rugged, tough style fits the Michigan mentality. His position coach, Lewis Powell, also comes over from Utah, so Whittingham, Daley and Powell are all on the same page.

Arizona State to Texas

Brown is a tremendous fit in Texas’ revamped running backs room because he’s versatile as a pass catcher and playmaker, with a game reminiscent of former Longhorns running back Jaydon Blue. Brown is an explosive runner who ripped off runs of 20 or more yards in 8 of 12 games in 2025. He can make defenders miss and salvage positive runs even when his blocking breaks down, which will happen in the SEC. His darting, shifty running style blends well with Steve Sarkisian’s outside zone run scheme. Alongside fellow transfer Hollywood Smothers, the Longhorns added a pair of backs who can hit a home run at any moment.

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SMU’s Kevin Jennings and Chris Johnson Jr. pull off a slick play, capping it with Johnson flipping into the end zone for the touchdown against Stanford.

SMU to Clemson

Johnson is a home run threat and one of the fastest players in college football. Clemson’s offense lacked a dynamic speedster at running back and struggled to run the ball consistently in 2025, with Adam Randall developing into more of a power runner. Johnson was part of a running back rotation at SMU where he was also a staple in the passing game. He averaged 7.1 yards per carry and 10.6 yards per reception. His explosive play rate was among the best in college football. New offensive coordinator Chad Morris will highlight Johnson’s versatility, speed and ball skills.

Boston College to Indiana

Richard perfectly fits Indiana’s identity. The 5-8 running back didn’t have many Power 4 offers out of high school, but one of the first programs to offer him was James Madison when Curt Cignetti was at the helm. Richard ultimately made it to Boston College, where he ran for 749 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore. The Hoosiers have been quite successful targeting proven performers in the portal to step into vacancies, and Richard will have plenty of opportunity with both Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black moving on. Richard has a sturdy, compact build similar to Black with great initial quickness and surprising strength for his size, and his impact as a pass catcher adds a different flavor than most running back recruits under Cignetti.

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