USA Today hits Stanford’s Andrew Luck and Cal’s Ron Rivera with harsh spring portal verdict | Sporting News

The 10-day spring window has officially come and gone and, as usual, it left behind clear winners and losers.

In this case, the focus is on the latter.

USA Todays Paul Myerberg didnt mince words in his post-spring portal recap, naming two ACC programs and bitter rivals as among the biggest losers: California and Stanford.

The next time these two schools face off, the talent gap may be painfully clear.

Starting with Cal, the Golden Bears lost a staggering 34 players between the winter and spring windows, despite bringing in a general manager in former NFL head coach Ron Rivera.

No team had as much offensive production hit the portal, especially at running back, Myerberg wrote.

A potential starter and at minimum a valuable piece of the puzzle for the Sooners, Ott ran for a combined 2,212 yards in his first two years before dipping to 385 yards in 2024.

Counting the winter portal, Ott is one of five backs to leave the program; coach Justin Wilcox added three in return, including former North Carolina State backup Kendrick Raphael.

Another huge loss this spring was tight end Jack Endries, who transferred to Texas after pulling down a team-high 56 catches last season.

To their credit, Cal was able to bring in 33 transfers to offset the exodus though the damage, particularly on offense, may already be done.

Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Stanford, meanwhile, saw 26 total departures including head coach Troy Taylor, who was dismissed by newly appointed general manager and former Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck .

The combination of the spring window and former coach Troy Taylors dismissal has left the cupboard even barer for former Stanford quarterback and new general manager Andrew Luck, leaving the Cardinal in the mix for the bottom spot among Power Four teams in the USA TODAY Sports post-spring 1-136 rankings, Myerberg wrote.

The biggest departure was senior David Bailey, an elite edge rusher and potential preseason All-America pick who transferred to Texas Tech.

Other departures include Maikkula, who should contend for a starting spot on the interior of the Sooners' offensive line, and new Texas receiver Emmett Mosley V, who led all ACC freshmen with 48 catches last year.

Its certainly not an ideal start for two of the ACCs newest members.

While Cal and Stanford are licking their wounds, others like Miami were celebrating.

The Hurricanes ranked No.

2 on On3s list of spring portal winners ..

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