The Oregon Ducks are coming off of a 51-34 win over the James Madison Duke at Autzen Stadium on Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The

According to On3's Hayes Fawcett, safety Kingston Lopa is expected to end his time with the Ducks and enter the transfer portal once it opens in early January. Lopa is not expected to finish the remainder of the College Football Playoff run with Oregon.

McKinzie is the first OU player to declare intentions to enter the portal since the Sooners lost to Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday night. Over his four seasons in the program, McKinzie recorded 84 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

The Georgia native leaves Florida State thin and inexperienced in the tight end room after junior Randy Pittman Jr. entered the portal a few days ago. Redshirt freshmen Chase Loftin and Tae'Shaun Gelsey are eligible to return, along with incoming four-star Xavier Tiller and three-star Corbyn Fordham.

However, a return to Auburn for Crawford hasn’t been ruled out, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told AL.com. It’s important to note that the portal doesn’t officially open until Jan. 2, meaning two weeks still remain for both sides to come to an agreement.

His exit deals a blow to KU’s quarterback situation as Leipold searches for a successor to Jalon Daniels. McComb, a redshirt freshman, was expected to compete with Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall for the starting job this coming spring.

One College Football Playoff team is already in danger of losing key players after the departure of their coveted head coach.

This week’s episode of K-Nation focuses on new hires for K-State football, the opening games for Big 12 women’s hoops and activity in the transfer portal for KU and K-State football and volleyball. For more sports news,