Tuesday, March 25, 2025
How 50+ Programs Used UpNext to Dominate the December Transfer Window
The first transfer window of the UpNext era was a game-changer for 50+ college football programs, including Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Wake Forest, and James Madison. With real-time transfer tracking, AI-driven scouting, and direct athlete access, teams using UpNext facilitated 350+ transfers, added $3.4M in NIL value, and saved countless recruiting hours. As the spring transfer window approaches, the programs that move first will gain the biggest edge. Don’t fall behind—UpNext is transforming transfer recruiting.
Claude Bragg
Author
The First Transfer Window of the UpNext Era—And the Results Speak for Themselves
December’s transfer window was one of the most competitive and chaotic in college football history. But for the 50+ programs using UpNext, it was a game-changer.
✅ 350+ transfers facilitated
✅ $3.4M+ in NIL value added to rosters
✅ 50+ programs onboarded—across P4, G5, FCS, DII, and DIII
✅ Hundreds of recruiting hours saved per staff
The programs that adopted UpNext gained a real-time, data-driven recruiting edge—and it’s already paying off.
💬 What coaches are saying:
"Before UpNext, transfer recruiting was a mess—too many players, not enough time, and no centralized system. This tool completely changed the way we recruit. We’re evaluating talent faster than ever and staying ahead of the competition."
— P4 Director of Player Personnel
"UpNext eliminated hours of wasted work. We can now filter players instantly, track movement in real-time, and communicate with prospects seamlessly. We’re not chasing bad info anymore—everything is verified and up to date."
— G5 Recruiting Coordinator
What Made the Difference?
🚀 Live, Verified Transfer Portal Tracking – No more scrambling between spreadsheets, social media, and outdated databases. Every transfer athlete in one platform, updated in real time.
🚀 AI-Driven Scouting & Smart Lists – Programs used UpNext’s Smart Lists to instantly track and evaluate ideal-fit players as soon as they entered the portal. Recruiting staffs no longer had to dig through thousands of names manually.
🚀 Direct Access to Athletes – Instead of relying on indirect contacts or social media, coaches messaged prospects directly inside UpNext—cutting down wasted time and streamlining communication.
🚀 Seamless Recruiting Staff Collaboration – Coaching staffs tagged players, left internal notes, and tracked offers—all in one place. No more scattered information or disorganized spreadsheets.
🚀 Comprehensive Athlete Profiles – Verified film, performance data, NIL insights, academic records, and transfer preferences helped programs make faster, more informed recruiting decisions.
For the first time ever, coaches had full visibility, real-time updates, and a structured way to recruit the best transfer talent.
Momentum Heading Into the Spring Transfer Window
With another wave of elite talent entering the portal in April, UpNext is doubling down on its mission to modernize transfer recruiting. Here’s what’s next:
🔜 Expanded Smart Lists & AI-driven scouting tools – Giving coaching staffs even more control and automation in identifying top talent.
🔜 Advanced NIL market insights – Integrating NIL valuation data directly into recruiting strategies to help programs navigate financially smart roster-building decisions.
🔜 More direct athlete engagement tools – Enhancing how coaches and players connect to create faster, more efficient recruiting cycles.
🔜 Exclusive partnerships & integrations – Working with leading recruiting & analytics platforms to further streamline scouting, evaluation, and roster management.
🚨 For a limited time, we’re offering free access to UpNext until July for select programs.
📲 Sign up now & gain full access today.