The transfer portal has become one of the biggest stories in college football. Here’s a look at how the Northwestern Wildcats fared in the open transfer portal window at the start of January. Northwestern Football in the transfer portalIncoming Players: 16 transfersOutgoing Players: 8 transfersThe portal took from Northwestern this offseason. First and foremost, the 'Cats pulled Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles to be their starter next season. Most importantly, they gave Chiles players on the line in front of him.