The transfer portal has become one of the biggest stories in college football. Here’s a look at how the Fighting Illini fared in the open transfer portal window at the start of January. Illinois Football in the transfer portalIncoming Players: 15 transfersOutgoing Players: 26 transfersThere was an obvious place to start for Illinois to start in the portal. The Illini added three wide receivers in FIU transfer Alex Perry, Ball State transfer Ty Robinson and FAU transfer Jayshon Platt. Related articleBig picture view:If anything, this transfer portal class allows Illinois to be patient while also making the 2026 roster deeper.