Two BYU Football Players Entering NCAA Transfer Portal

Dec 2, 2024, 1:43 PM

Follow @kslsports...

PROVO, Utah – Two BYU football players intend to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

According to multiple reports, BYU wide receiver Kody Epps is entering the portal. The other is former four-star tight end Jackson Bowers.

Epps can enter the Transfer Portal immediately as a Graduate Transfer, and Bowers will officially enter on Monday, December 9.

Reports: Kody Epps to enter the Transfer Portal

On3 and ESPN reported the news of Epps opting for the portal.

Kody Epps has one year of eligibility remaining in his collegiate career. He spent the past five seasons with the BYU program, recording 73 receptions for 819 yards and seven touchdowns.

Epps appeared in six games with four starts during the 2024 season. He suffered an injury during BYU’s win at Baylor on September 28, limiting his availability for the remainder of the season.

Epps had a brief stint in the Transfer Portal in the spring of 2023 before returning to BYU days later.

The former Mater Dei High School star, who was a high school teammate of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, will have one year of college eligibility remaining.

Former Four-Star TE Jackson Bowers

As for Jackson Bowers, he appeared in five games during his two years at BYU. He leaves BYU with three years of eligibility remaining in his collegiate career.

When Bowers committed to BYU in the summer of 2022, it was a significant recruiting victory for BYU. Bowers is a former four-star prospect who picked BYU over offers from Alabama, Washington, Auburn, Arizona, Oregon, and others.

In his announcement that he intends to enter the Transfer Portal, Bowers wrote on X, “Thank you BYU!!! I LOVE all my teammates and will miss them more than they know. Thank you for everything you have taught me and the lessons that I learned here. Thank you for accepting me into this family. Thank you to everyone that made my time at BYU worth it. Grateful for the opportunity to be a Cougar.”

The Transfer Portal window for FBS athletes to officially enter is from Monday, December 9, and goes until December 28, 2024.

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X: @Mitch_Harper.

Take us with you wherever you go.

Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. It allows you to stream live radio and video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.

KSL 5 TV Live

KSLSports Feed

Follow @kslsports...

KSL Sports

Eagles Deny Chiefs Super Bowl Three-Peat With Dominant Defense In 40-22 Rout

The Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat.

6 hours ago

Follow @kslsports...

KSL Sports

Taylor Swift Booed By Super Bowl Crowd As She Watches Travis Kelce, Chiefs

Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

6 hours ago

Follow @kslsports...

KSL Sports

Eagles Dominate First Half Of Super Bowl En Route To 24-0 Lead

The Philadelphia Eagles could do no wrong on either side of the ball in the first half of Super Bowl LIX as they soared to a 24-0 lead by halftime.

8 hours ago

Follow @kslsports...

KSL Sports

Utah Hockey Club Forward Josh Doan Reassigned To Tucson Roadrunners

Utah is making some roster adjustments, reassigning Forward Josh Doan to the Tucson Roadrunners.

12 hours ago

Follow @kslsports...

KSL Sports

The Hat Trick: Karel Vejmelka Saves The Day For Utah Hockey Club In Shootout Victory Over Caps

Karel Vejmelka posted a shutout in a shootout as the Utah Hockey Club secured two critical points before the Four Nations break.

12 hours ago

Follow @kslsports...

KSL Sports

Super Bowl Three-Peat Eluded All-Time Greats. Now Mahomes Takes His Shot

Kansas City is in the Super Bowl after winning the last two, which means the Chiefs have done what many others couldn't before them.

12 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

holiday gift basket with blue tissue paper and gingerbread cookies...

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

Holiday hacks for a stress-free season

Get more out of your time with family and loved ones over the holidays by following these tips for a stress-free season.

2 computer techs in a computer shop holding up a computer server with the "hang loose" sign...

PC Laptops

A comprehensive guide to choosing the right computer

With these tips, choosing the right computer that fits your needs and your budget will be easier than ever.

crowds of people in a German style Christmas market...

This Is The Place Heritage Park

Celebrate Christkindlmarket at This Is The Place Heritage Park!

The Christkindlmarket is an annual holiday celebration influenced by German traditions and generous giving.

Image of pretty woman walking in snowy mountains. Portrait of female wearing warm winter earmuff, r...

Lighting Design

Brighten your mood this winter with these lighting tricks

Read our lighting tips on how to brighten your mood in the winter if you are experiencing seasonal affective disorder.

A kitchen with a washer and dryer and a refrigerator...

Appliance Man

Appliance Man: a trusted name in Utah’s home appliance industry

Despite many recent closures of local appliance stores, Appliance Man remains Utah's trusted home appliance business and is here to stay.

abstract vector digital social network technology background...

Les Olson

Protecting yourself against social engineering attacks

Learn more about the common types of social engineering to protect your online or offline assets from an attack.

Two BYU Football Players Entering NCAA Transfer Portal