Notre Dame has lost two more players as exits to the transfer portal, this time with the losses coming in the wide receiver room. Graduates Jayden Thomas and Deion Colzie both announced on Wednesday that they are entering the transfer portal and will continue their college football careers elsewhere.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman coaches offensive lineman Sam Pendleton (72) after Pendleton received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during a NCAA college football game against Florida State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in South Bend.

Notre Dame has seen three players - Sam Pendleton, Deion Colzie and Jayden Thomas - enter the transfer portal just days after the Fighting Irish lost the National Championship game to Ohio State

On Wednesday, sophomore offensive lineman Sam Pendleton entered the transfer portal after starting seven games with the Fighting Irish during the season, per Matt Zenitz at 247Sports .

Both of the are wide receivers, as Deion Colzie and Jayden Thomas will both leave the program, but with degrees in hand. Each of them had their moments for the Irish, as Thomas caught a memorable touchdown against Indiana in the first-round of the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame offensive lineman Sam Pendleton is entering the transfer portal, according to a report. That’s per Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247Sports. The report notes that Pendleton made 7 starts for the Fighting Irish in 2024 and is a former blue-chip recruit.

The future for Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame Fighting Irish following the loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes will be weakened due to the departure of several players through the Transfer Portal.

Notre Dame suffered its first postseason transfer departure today with offensive lineman Sam Pendleton entering the portal. Pendleton is the first player to do but he won't be the last, as the Irish roster will naturally suffer some departures. Notre Dame and Ohio State players have a five-day window this week to enter the portal.

Notre Dame football is losing an experienced wide receiver in the transfer portal a few days after its loss to Ohio State

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