Jojo Hayden’s decision to enter the transfer portal is making waves for Illinois football, but it might just be the start of a bigger transformation at linebacker. While Hayden’s departure leaves a gap, it also opens the door for rising talents like Grant Beerman and James Kreutz to step up. Plus, with new recruits and possible portal additions on the horizon, the linebacker group could look very different next season. How do you feel about this shift? Are you excited to see fresh faces, or worried about losing depth? Let’s talk about what this means for the Illini’s future. #Sports #Football #IllinoisFootball