Losing Jojo Hayden to the transfer portal already stung for Illini fans, but his recent stat correction—bumping his weight up to 240 pounds—makes it feel like an even bigger loss. Hayden, a promising redshirt sophomore linebacker, was starting to make a real impact with 26 tackles last season, including a standout game against USC. Now, with another linebacker, Easton Baker, also leaving, Illinois is feeling the depth crunch. With just 10 players so far in the portal, it’s not a mass exodus, but every departure like Hayden’s feels personal. How do you think this will shape the Illini defense next season? #Sports #Football #Illini