Top 10 transfer portal impact players of Week 3

On3’s weekly review of the 2026 college football transfer portal highlights the Week 3 performers it says made the biggest impact. Miami QB Darian Mensah helped the Hurricanes beat Wake Forest 33-20, going 30-for-34 for 220 yards with three touchdowns; his 24 consecutive completions matched an ACC record. Kentucky’s Kenny Minchey produced a career-best effort in a 31-21 upset of No. 9 Texas A&M, finishing 14-of-18 for 252 yards and two TDs. West Virginia’s Michael Hawkins Jr. fueled a 38-27 win over Virginia with 190 passing yards, two TDs, and 123 rushing yards plus three more scores. Other featured contributors include Virginia Tech TE Luke Reynolds, Louisville QB Lincoln Kienholz, and Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles.