Key transfers include quarterbacks John Mateer to Oklahoma and Carson Beck to Miami, both expected to significantly impact their teams' offenses. Other notable transfers include Dillon Thieneman (Oregon), David Bailey (Texas Tech), and Darian Mensah (Duke).

The January transfer window is up and running, and Premier League clubs are bidding to improve their squads for a crucial second half of the season.

Of the three “Freeze Four” receivers who entered the transfer portal, Thompson is the first to commit to a new school. Auburn has already begun filling the holes in its wide receiver room, signing USF transfers Christian Neptune, Kory Pettigrew and Jeremiah Koger.

Quarterbacks are at the top of the pay scale, but offensive tackles and defensive linemen also cost a premium.

Tristan Ti'a, an Oregon State quarterback transfer, visited Auburn football. Here's what he said about his trip to the Plains, which wrapped Saturday.