Transformative Players: Top Five Transfers That Will Shake Up Week Two
Week Two promises to be an exhilarating and packed week, featuring rivalry games, SEC matchups, and high-stakes clashes in the Big Ten and Big 12. Teams are brimming with fresh talent, as offseason transfers look to make an immediate impact. From breakout performances to game-changing plays, these athletes are ready to shift the narrative. Below are transfers that are bound to dominate in Week Two.
Zachariah Branch
Zachariah Branch has been electric since he transferred from USC to Georgia. His Week One performance against Marshall was a statement. Branch averages 42 yards per game and a steady 10 yards per catch in 2024. Over his college career, he has accumulated 87 rushing yards on 11 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per carry. His explosiveness and versatility make him a nightmare for defenders and a dream for highlight reels
Eric Singleton Jr.
Eric Singleton Jr., who transferred from Georgia Tech to Auburn, has emerged as a dynamic wide receiver with a blend of speed, resourcefulness, and presentation. Singleton is a powerful playmaker logging multiple 100-yard receiving games, highlighted by a 106-yard performance against NC State and a 102-yard outing vs. the Keydets. Singleton averages 61.2 receiving yards per game and has obtained 1,468 receiving yards, 140 rushing yards, 241 kick return yards, and a total of 10 touchdowns. Singleton's transfer to Auburn starts a new chapter in his college career. One that will signify a shift for a promising playmaker to a potential SEC standout as he steps into a system built to showcase his skills.
Clev Lubin
Clev Lubin has been a notable defensive lineman since he transferred from Coastal Carolina to Louisville. He averages 4.4 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble per game. Over his college career, he has recorded 24 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, and 9.5 sacks. Lubin's stat line puts him in elite territory for edge defenders at the college level. His ability to disrupt plays in the backfield also contributes to what makes him a rising star in the ACC defenses.
John Mateer
John Mateer has quickly become one of the most progressive dual-threat quarterbacks in college football. After transferring from Washington State to Oklahoma, he has already made headlines by breaking Baker Mayfield's school records for passing yards in his debut. Mateer averages 261.6 passing yards, 68.8 rushing yards per game, and has accumulated a total of 977 rushing yards in his college career. Mateer will start Week Two with a chance to solidify his rising star status as Oklahoma faces off against No.14 Michigan.
Trebor Pena
Trebor Pena, a wide receiver who transferred from Syracuse to Penn State, has a knack for intense plays. He averages 6.5 catches and over 70 yards, and 6.5 receptions per game. So far in his career, he has recorded 109 receptions,1,212 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 97 rushing yards, and 11.1 Yards per Catch. His fierce return game adds another layer to his game, highlighted by a 98-yard kickoff touchdown and 1,400 combined return yards. Which makes him a threat every time he steps on the field.
