The major visitor that has been added the list is former Auburn linebacker Caleb Wheatland, who will start his visit to Michigan State on Jan. 3.

The sheer volume of MSU players entering the portal should make this transfer season quite busy for Pat Fitzgerald.

A key Michigan State football defensive lineman confirmed on Friday that he'll be back for one more year with the Spartans

Ninth-ranked Michigan State turned it over 19 times on the road, costing the Spartans the game at No. 13 Nebraska, 58-56. The Cornhuskers only turned it over eight times, for comparison. MSU led by three heading into the final media timeout, but ended up missing its final six shots of the game and was really never in any offensive rhythm all night.

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Richard was the former CUSA Freshman of the Year in 2023, All C-USA Second Team in 2024, and had three interceptions this past season, including a big one on LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Richard is ranked as a 3-star transfer by 247Sports and their No. 64 ranked safety in the portal.