The Gophers had two scholarship receivers announce intentions Friday to enter the transfer portal when it opens in January.
Cristian Driver, who did not play in 2025, said he is on his way out from the U. The son of former NFL wideout Donald Driver, had seven receptions for 49 yards and one touchdown across 11 games in 2024. The redshirt junior from Flower Mound, Texas, transferred in from Penn State and has two years of eligibility remaining.
Legend Lyons, a true freshman from Covina, Calif., did not play for the U this fall The three-star recruit has four years of eligibility remanning.
The Gophers are up to nine outgoing transfers, with two walk-ons, safety Ethan Carrier and cornerback Harrison Brun, also joining the group this week.
