The hero of the Music City Bowl is moving on, so what does it mean for the Illini on the field and in the bigger picture?

Illinois kicker David Olano announced on X Thursday that he will enter the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility.

David Olano kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired, and Illinois beat Tennessee 30-28 on Tuesday night in the Music City Bowl.

David Olano’s 29-yard field goal as time expired lifted Illinois past Tennessee 30-28 in the Music City Bowl.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Star Illinois kicker David Olano has officially announced on social media that he will be entering the transfer portal with one year of eligibility. Olano, a former three-star recruit out of high school, has blossomed into one of the better kickers in the country during his three years with the Illini.

Less than 48 hours after hitting a game-winning field goal to give Illinois a victory in the Music City Bowl, kicker David Olano has announced plans to depart the program. Olano will enter the transfer portal,

Just two days after his walk-off field goal to win the Music City Bowl, junior kicker David Olano is entering the transfer portal.