The Big Ten fell behind other conferences in the first college football transfer portal window of the 2025 cycle (Dec. 9-28).

But forget style points. Even substance was in short supply for the Illini against the Trojans, as reflected in their individual grades against USC. After finally upshifting against Penn State ...

It made Oklahoma look like a stepping stone. USC looked forward to a limitless future. As far as other relevant grades, both Oregon (Dan Lanning) and Washington State (Jake Dickert) earned B's ...