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- Tre’Von McAlpine set to enter the transfer portal
- Background: where McAlpine started and how he performed this year
- Why he could draw Power-conference interest
- Coaching changes add fuel to transfer speculation
- Team context: Tulane’s recent success and the offseason shuffle
- What to watch next in McAlpine’s process
Tulane’s impressive season ended with a CFP loss to Ole Miss, and now one of the program’s most productive defenders appears ready to test the transfer market. The move would follow a coaching shuffle and could reshape Tulane’s front seven as programs from the Power conferences circle.
Tre’Von McAlpine set to enter the transfer portal
Sources close to the player reported that defensive tackle Tre’Von McAlpine plans to enter the transfer portal within days of Tulane’s postseason exit. The news was shared by recruiting and player-rep figures and first surfaced via national college football reporters.
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McAlpine’s decision comes less than 24 hours after Tulane’s CFP defeat to Ole Miss. It is one of the earliest moves expected from a roster that may see several departures this offseason.
Background: where McAlpine started and how he performed this year
McAlpine is a Saraland, Alabama native who began his collegiate career at Texas Tech. He transferred to Tulane before the 2025 season and quickly became a key run-stopper on the interior defensive line.
Player snapshot and season numbers
- Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 305 pounds.
- 2025 at Tulane: 14 games, 35 tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble.
- Texas Tech totals: 20 appearances, 2 starts, 32 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2.5 sacks over three seasons.
- Awards: Preseason All-AAC selection and second-team All-AAC at season’s end.
Why he could draw Power-conference interest
Evaluators expect McAlpine to attract attention from Power conferences. One reported source said he will likely receive offers from “high-level P‑4” programs, meaning the top four conferences in the FBS.
His size, production, and experience in multiple systems make him a desirable interior defender for teams that need depth against the run.
Coaching changes add fuel to transfer speculation
Part of the transfer chatter ties to Tulane’s coaching turnover. Jon Sumrall, who coached the Green Wave through the AAC title and CFP appearance, accepted the head-coaching job at Florida.
Some expect players to follow coaches to new stops. McAlpine is one name linked to that trend. Whether he lands in Gainesville or elsewhere will depend on fit and opportunity.
Team context: Tulane’s recent success and the offseason shuffle
Tulane finished 11-3 after defeating North Texas for the American Athletic Conference crown. The program has seen sustained success in recent seasons under Willie Fritz and then Sumrall.
- 2022: 12-2 record under Willie Fritz.
- 2023: 11-3, also a double-digit win season.
- 2025: AAC champions and a CFP appearance.
After Sumrall’s departure, Tulane promoted pass game coordinator Will Hall to head coach. That promotion aims to provide continuity, but roster movement is expected as the portal cycle accelerates.
What to watch next in McAlpine’s process
Key developments to monitor:
- Official entry into the transfer portal and the date of listing.
- Which programs request visits or offer a starting role.
- Any direct links to Florida or other Power conference teams.
Expect several offers if McAlpine tests the market. Teams with needs at interior defensive line depth will weigh his tape and scheme fit quickly.
