Illinois basketball fans are buzzing after a strong win over Penn State, but the real talk is about what’s happening off the court. The transfer portal is exploding—over 5,400 college football players are on the move, including 19 Illini! NIL deals are now a huge factor, with football payouts topping $3.1 billion. Even star kicker David Olano left for a better offer. With all this change, it feels like college sports are turning into free agency. How do you feel about athletes chasing bigger deals and schools scrambling to keep up? #Sports #Illini #CollegeBasketball