Wisconsin is among the Power Four programs showing interest in Illinois State transfer wide receiver Xavier Loyd, as confirmed by 247Sports' Allen Trieu. Loyd, who recorded 66 receptions for 912 yards and six touchdowns last season, has also garnered attention from Missouri, Oklahoma, and Louisville since entering the transfer portal.
Having announced his decision to transfer after a year at Illinois State, Loyd, a former walk-on at Kansas State, has one year of eligibility left. Wisconsin is seeking wide receiver depth following recent departures, including Quincy Burroughs and Mark Hamper. Loyd could potentially fill the void left by Hamper, offering depth behind the team's current starting lineup.
With multiple offensive losses in recent weeks, Wisconsin is actively scouting replacements through the transfer portal. Loyd's recruitment is one to monitor as the Badgers navigate roster changes ahead of the upcoming season.