Lane Kiffin and Co. will reconstruct the defensive backfield via the Transfer Portal, multiple departures to this point.

Clemson, believe it or not, is also a team to watch in the quarterback market. The Tigers have indicated to agents that quarterback is a potential need this cycle as they replace Cade Klubnik. Whether that's a high-end starter or someone to compete with Christopher Vizzina remains to be seen.

The team began the season with high expectations, as many believed they had one of the best offenses in college football. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier had just completed a strong season, placing him in discussions for the Heisman Trophy and potential first-round draft pick status.

Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu wrote to Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood on Wednesday that he should transfer to the Tigers amid the Sherrone Moore scandal.

Murphy, the former Texas and Duke quarterback, transferred to Oregon State this past offseason. The No. 82 overall player in the 247Sports transfer rankings finished the season with 1,805 passing yards and a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 9-to-8. Murphy completed 58.1% of his passes and Oregon State finished the season 2-10.

Florida State's 6-foot-5, 4-star true freshman leaving Seminoles for transfer portal with LSU, Ole Miss links originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Florida State Seminoles are running the risk of falling behind as a program if the losing continues.