The offseason saga surrounding Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas took an unexpected turn when the freshman standout disclosed some complications that

Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker entered the transfer portal on Monday. He is the 24th Wisconsin scholarship player to enter and the 26th overall. He enters with one year of eligibility remaining — an extra year he was recently awarded after the NCAA granted waivers to former junior college transfers.

Howard’s departure reflects larger movement within Wisconsin’s defensive line room. Veterans Curt Neal and James Thompson Jr. both transferred out, while the program added commitments from transfers Parker Petersen, Corey Walker, Charles Perkins and Michael Garner.

The Wisconsin Badgers face an uncertain future as they grapple with an unprecedented wave of player departures.

Even with their bowl game just days away, portal pandemonium continues for Illinois. On Friday, with kickoff in Orlando just four days away, Illinois received a commitment from the transfer portal in Wisconsin interior defensive lineman James Thompson Jr.

No program has gained more from the portal departures of the Wisconsin football team than Illinois. The Fighting Illini have signed three of the Badgers who entered the transfer portal. Friday, they announced the signing of one of the most sought-after former Badgers on the market.