While quarterbacks are the featured standouts across college football, some potential stars remain hidden in the shadows. Much of the attention is focused on returning passers like Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers, and Julian Sayin . But despite the relevance of the transfer portal, some top transfer QBs are slipping under the radar. Here are three potential portal standout QBs who could emerge as 2026 stars. Lincoln Kienholz, Louisville Kienholz is one of the QBs who probably goes underappreciated because he hasn't had the chance to amass numbers at his old school. Across three years spent at Ohio State, Kienholz has thrown only 36 passes. But at Louisville, he's QB1. Coach Jeff Brohm had massive 2024 success with Tyler Shough, but saw the Cardinals struggle at times in 2025 with Miller Moss. Kienholz was an athletic four-star recruit out of high school, who showed the ability to make big plays with his arms and legs. With good surrounding talent and an offense-first coach, Kienholz can star in 2026.…