Illinois coach Bret Bielema is puzzled after losing his top returning rusher, Josh McCray, to the transfer portal. McCray signed with Georgia, which was in need of immediate assistance in the backfield following Branson Robinson's transfer in April.

One of Georgia’s biggest transfer portal additions this offseason came in the form of running back Joshua McCray

This past offseason, the prized transfer was former Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray, who came to Athens after four seasons under Bret Bielema. As the No. 11 rated RB in the portal this year, McCray chose Georgia as the team he wanted to play for in his final year of eligibility, trying to boost his NFL draft stock.