The transfer portal not only dents coaches, but also sometimes the players seeking better opportunities. The portal is a serious check on a player’s loyalty, especially if they emerge as stars. A classic case of this transpired in 2024 when Ashton Jeanty stuck it out at the G5 level. But Makhi Hughes made the leap to Oregon, for a huge paycheck. Now, we know how that one decision changed both their lives.

Word is that Hughes transferred to NIL powerhouse Oregon in the offseason for a paycheck of $700,000. It’s a number too good to pass on, and the opportunity to play on a P4 level was hard to put down. Now, that number doesn’t seem so attractive for the RB. Makhi Hughes will be redshirting for the rest of the season after a surprising drop in the depth chart. Hughes was once touted to be

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