Transfer Portal and Opt-Outs overshadow Gator Bowl preparations

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and Kentucky coach Mark Stoops expressed concerns about roster management due to the transfer portal, with Stoops mentioning the thinning of his QB position. Swinney attributed the problem to tampering by other programs and suggested stiffer penalties for coaches and programs tampering outside designated transfer windows. Both coaches acknowledged the impact of the portal on their rosters, with Clemson losing eight players and Kentucky having 13 players in the portal. Swinney also criticized the College Football Playoff committee for snubbing undefeated ACC team Florida State due to the loss of their QB, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics in football.