The transfer portal’s “wild west” just went a whole lot wilder — and a lot more personal. And while college football has all but cowered down at the details of behind-the-scenes deal-making in recent years, the feud between Dabo Swinney and Ole Miss is reaching fever pitch.
The epicenter is linebacker Luke Ferrelli, a Cal transfer who previously signed with Clemson who started going to Upstate classes and was then, in a decision that sent shock waves through the industry, moved to Oxford on January 22. Dabo didn’t just grip; he brought receipts. Now the other SEC is making a verdict that ought to get the Rebels very nervous.