The Badgers are losing one of their defensive lineman to an ACC team.
Earlier last week, the Wisconsin Badgers saw a shakeup along the defensive line, as T.J. Bollers announced he was entering the transfer portal.
On Thursday, Bollers shared his new home on social media, committing to the California Golden Bears.
Former #Badgers DL T.J. Bollers is heading to Cal. https://t.co/OQbOVueyEk
— Bucky’s 5th Quarter (@B5Q) April 25, 2024
A four-star recruit in the Class of 2021, Bollers was initially recruited as an outside linebacker, but bulked up to play defensive line late last season, which was the same position he played to begin spring ball this offseason.
Working primarily with the second-team defense, Bollers was expected to be a rotational piece for the new-look defensive line this offseason, but ultimately elected to hit the transfer portal in search of a new home last week.
A redshirt junior, Bollers carries two years of eligibility with him to his next destination, where he should be able to carve out a role on the defensive line.
A native of Iowa, Bollers held a number of offers coming out of high school, but ultimately picked the Badgers under former head coach Paul Chryst.
Now, he has become the first transfer to find their next home in the currently cycle.