FOX Sports identifies top transfer portal addition for every Big Ten team entering 2026

FOX Sports identified the top transfer portal addition for each Big Ten program entering the 2026 college football season, highlighting newcomers expected to play prominent roles immediately. For Illinois, the pick was quarterback Katin Houser, after the departure of longtime starter Luke Altmyer and following Houser’s strong 2025 East Carolina run with four 300-yard passing games. Indiana’s selection was receiver Nick Marsh, who exceeded 600 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons despite uneven quarterback play. Iowa’s addition was Tony Diaz, a receiver coming off a breakout FCS year with 11 touchdown catches. Maryland received Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding, while Michigan’s choice was edge John Henry Daley, recovering from a torn Achilles suffered last fall. The slate also included Michigan State’s offensive line target Ben Murawski, amid concerns after the team allowed 37 sacks in 2025.