SEMO transfer OL Tyler McMillan commits to Illinois
Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) transfer offensive lineman Tyler McMillan committed to Illinois. He entered the transfer portal after appearing in all 11 games this past season.
McMillan began his career at Mississippi Valley State and Northwestern State before making his way to SEMO in 2024. Before heading to MVSU, he initially committed to Tulsa, but opted to compete in both football and track as a freshman.
McMillan played high school football at River Rouge (Mich.) prior to his college career. After entering the portal, he became one of the top available interior offensive line transfers so far this cycle, according to the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings.
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Tyler McMillan joins a growing transfer portal class for Illinois. The Fighting Illini have one of the top 30 portal groups in the country, according to the On3 Team Transfer Portal Index, with 10 previous additions. Former West Virginia wide receiver Hudson Clement headlines the group as the No. 256 overall player and No. 48-ranked receiver to hit the portal so far this cycle, according to the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings.
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Illinois put together an impressive 2024 season in Year 4 of the Bret Bielema era. The Fighting Illini finished 10-3, including a Citrus Bowl victory over South Carolina to close things out. Wide receiver Pat Bryant led the charge on offense with 984 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
However, Illinois suffered a major blow when running back Josh McCray announced his intention to enter the transfer portal and officially hit the open market April 18. He led the program in rushing with 609 yards a season ago and was one of the first major commitments for Bielema after he took over in Champaign.
McCray’s versatility and playmaking ability were on full display in the postseason following the 2024 campaign. He produced an strong game in a Cheez-It Citrus Bowl win over South Carolina, rushing for 114 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries to bring home the game’s MVP award.