College football's offseason calendar got a serious facelift this year. The NCAA officially eliminated the spring transfer portal window last fall, leaving the January 2 through 16 period as the only stretch when players can enter their names and start fielding offers from new schools.

Coaches overwhelmingly pushed for the change, frustrated by a system that turned the final weeks of spring practice into a tampering free for all. Now that spring ball has wrapped, the trade-off is hitting home.

Holes uncovered during 15 padded sessions cannot be patched in April or May. Several Power Four contenders are feeling that squeeze far more than others , according to a recent piece from Cody Nagel of CBS Sports.

Power Four programs caught in roster bind

Texas Tech might be the cleanest example.…