The NCAA's decision to allow a one-time, penalty-free transfer has turned the portal into a revolving door and changed college football as we once knew it forever.

You're going to need a rolodex to be able to remember all the new faces in new places for the 2022 season.

But that's why we're here.

Transfers—like recruiting—never end. As a matter of fact, there's been another flurry of activity this week with fall camp in full swing, and more are expected as depth charts crystalize. Still, the massive transfer window that's already occurred has given us a glimpse of the sport's biggest winners and losers ahead of kickoff.

From Lincoln Riley's loaded attempt at a Hollywood turnaround to big names exiting little-known schools, there are a fair share of both.

Over the next couple of weeks, we will give our opinions on the transfer portal chumps and champions in two parts. 

Winner: Rich Get Richer

When the game changes, nobody adapts better than Alabama coach Nick Saban.

Through evolutions in offenses, coaching staffs, recruiting and NIL, Saban and the Crimson Tide stay at the top because of their ability to evolve.

The transfer portal game is no different.

After Alabama landed some quality puzzle pieces (like Jameson Williams and Henry To'o To'o) a season ago to outfit a national runner-up, the Tide appear to have hit the jackpot again this past cycle.

Electrifying playmakers on offense like former Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Louisville receiver Tyler Harrell should help right away, as should pass-catcher Jermaine Burton, who left Georgia for the SEC rival.

That's speed and production all rolled up into a trio that could have transferred anywhere in the country but chose to chase titles in Tuscaloosa.

Add in Vanderbilt starting offensive lineman Tyler Steen and elite former LSU cornerback Eli Ricks, and Alabama is adding some unreal talent to a roster that already had more ability than any other program in the nation. Ricks especially could develop into a high-round NFL draft selection with his immense skill set.

It surprises nobody the Tide are set up for another title run this year, and plenty of new faces could be catalysts.