The transfer portal is common and popular in the modern world of college football. However, it’s not common for a team to get ...

Wisconsin football was busy during the winter transfer portal window. The program saw 23 scholarship players enter the portal. That list is highlighted by defensive linemen Curt Neal and James ...

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline and to add new information. Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he was in contact with former Wisconsin coaches Paul Chry ...

James D. Thompson Jr. asked that he be allowed to represent himself in the case, but after questioning the suspect, Butler decided not to grant the request. Thompson, 22, is currently represented ...

Three Wisconsin transfer additions made 247Sports' recent ranking of the 100 most impactful players to move during the winter ...

Lowery is likely to see immediate playing time with the Illini in 2025. Thompson, who joined Wisconsin in 2020, had shown steady improvement and seemed likely to take off in 2024. Instead ...

Curt Neal, Leon Lowery and James Thompson Jr. all transferred to Illinois from Wisconsin after the 2024 season. Neal and Thompson play defensive line, while Lowery is an outside linebacker.

Meeting with the media on Sunday, Bielema elaborated on his pursuit of three key former Wisconsin transfers: defensive linemen James Thompson Jr. and Curt Neal, and outside linebacker Leon Lowery.