Coenen started his career at Division II Bemidji State, where he was productive, racking up 20 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks for the Beavers. Last year, Coenen transferred to Illinois, where he played in 12 games and finished with 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks as a rotation lineman.

The Spartans have landed Iowa State cornerback transfer Tre Bell. He visited MSU on Saturday and has one year of eligibility. Bell also played for new Michigan State cornerbacks coach Hank Poteat while he was a member of the Cyclones. He announced his decision on social media on Monday.

Wheatland, a former Maryland linebacker, he transferred to Auburn for one season, and will now be rounding out his career at Michigan State. A 6-foot-1, 230 pound linebacker from Centreville, Virginia, he will bring one year of eligibility with him to East Lansing.

Michigan State football added former UConn offensive lineman Ben Murawski through the transfer portal on Sunday, Jan. 4.

Masunas was one of three Michigan State transfers to announce their next school so far on Monday, following a pair of true freshmen offensive linemen who never got on the field for the Spartans. Justin Bell committed to Virginia Tech and walk-on Rashawn Rogers picked Ferris State.

Virginia Tech football has gained another incoming commitment. Michigan State transfer Justin Bell, a 6-foot-6, 311-pound offensive lineman announced today on Twitter that he will be committing to the Hokies. Bell, a rising redshirt freshman who did not log any game action in 2025 with the Spartans, will have four years of eligibility remaining.

And USC walked into a Breslin Center buzzsaw on Monday, Jan. 5. Truly, a fitting way for Izzo to win his 750th victory in front of an alumni Izzone crowd packed wity many who have been along for the entire ride,

Transfer portal madness has taken over college football with players making moves from school to school. A former Spartan wide receiver has made his move in the transfer portal for the second time in his career.