Shockwaves at Miami: Star LB’s Transfer Portal Entry Raises Questions After Heartbreaking Championship Defeat

So, Miami’s dream season ended on a gut-wrenching note—a last-second heartbreaker against Indiana in the CFP National Championship . But as the dust settles on that disappointment, the ripple effects are already shaking the Hurricanes’ roster. Case in point: Bobby Washington Jr., once a prized four-star recruit who chose to stay local over some hefty offers, has thrown his name into the College Football Transfer Portal. It’s a move that raises the question—when your hometown team lets you down and injuries stall your breakout moment, is a fresh start the only play left? Bobby’s journey from promising freshman to a sidelined senior has been a tough one, and with his star rating slipping, his next chapter might just come from a smaller stage—or maybe he’s ready to surprise us all at a lower-tier power conference. Whatever the route, one thing’s clear: sometimes the scoreboard isn’t the only place the game is won or lost. LEARN MORE.

It was a disappointing end to the season for Miami football. Miami experienced a heartbreaking loss to Indiana in the CFP National Championship game. Now, players are looking ahead to their future, and one player has decided to enter the College Football Transfer Portal.

Miami linebacker Bobby Washington Jr has entered the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of CBSSports.

Washington joined Miami as a four-star recruit out of high school. The Miami native chose to stay home over offers from Auburn, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Texas. He appeared in four games during his true freshman season in 2023, totalling four tackles and half a sack.

He would see more action in his redshirt freshman campaign, appearing in ten games. Still, he did not impress during that time and primarily played special teams. He had just three tackles in ten games for the Hurricanes. Washington was expected to be a special teams contributor again in 2025 and potentially see time in the defensive rotation. Still, he did not appear in a single game during the season, dealing with injuries most of the year.

Washington will now be looking for a fresh start. His recruiting profile, according to 247sports, has downgraded him to a three-star player. In order to get playing time, he is likely looking at joining an lower ranked school as well.

He chose to stay home in the Miami area after high school, and could do so again if he chooses to head to FIU. Still, with the number of schools that offered him out of high school, he could also aim for a lower-end power conference school.

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