The NCAA transfer portal is open for college football teams nationwide, with the spring window running from April 16-25, following the December 9-28 winter window that saw significant player movement. Illinois had 13 players enter the portal in December, with 11 committing to the Illini. The list of comings and goings for Illinois in the spring transfer portal is updated.
One notable outgoing transfer for Illinois is a 6-foot-1, 235-pound running back who had a strong performance in the 2024 season, including winning the Citrus Bowl MVP. While no players have committed to Illinois from the spring portal window yet, undergraduate players seeking immediate eligibility can enter the online database for transfer opportunities.
Teams are evaluating player movements during the spring window to potentially upgrade their rosters, with players seeking more playing time, higher levels of competition, or increased NIL compensation. Players must enter the portal within specific windows to be eligible for the 2025 season, with graduate students having more flexibility in entering the transfer portal at any time according to NCAA rules.