The transfer portal is still going strong, and the Illinois football program might have landed a big-time player who no one is talking about.
Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on as Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with an official during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
There is only about a week left of the transfer portal being open, and the Illinois football team has done a good job scouting the market.
