Big Ten Spotlight: Five programs that won the early transfer window

It’s been a very big offseason for Luke Fickell as he continues to reshape the roster to fit what he wants in Madison. The Badgers landed Tyler Van Dyke from Miami to lead the Badgers’ offense next season. Oklahoma running back Tawee Walker should make a good addition with expected changes to the backfield.

Wisconsin has had a lot of players come and go this offseason, as Fickell tries to find the right formula at his new school.

PJ Fleck’s team has quietly done very well this offseason with the portal. Bucknell defensive back Ethan Robinson should be an immediate starter for the defense. The team also upgraded at quarterback, as New Hampshire signal-caller Max Brosmer is one of the more intriguing players coming to the conference this year.

The collective also stepped up and helped keep players at Minnesota.

Whenever a new coach takes over in today’s college football world you can expect portal entries from the team. What you don’t always expect is six of them to return to the program. That’s what happened for Michigan State and coach Jonathan Smith. That’s a testament to his ability to connect and make good impressions on campus.

Smith is also bringing quarterback Aidan Chiles with him from Oregon State. Chiles has major star potential and realizing that potential could be the key to the Smith era in East Lansing.