EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's rush ends room was another group that was in need of some replacements this offseason. The Spartans have added some solid pieces to that room so far, what with transfers like David Santiago and Anelu Lafaele joining the program.
When it comes to pass rushers, there is a premium in the transfer portal. Making opposing quarterbacks uncomfortable is the name of the game in modern football, especially with the prevalence of the Big Ten lining up out of the shotgun.
One of the biggest reasons the Michigan State Spartans struggled during the 2024 season was that they could not rush the passer. After starting the year hot in that department, Jonathan Smith’s team went a month without recording a sack.
The Badgers are losing one of their top 2024 freshmen to a rival Big Ten school. The Wisconsin Badgers saw their 2024 recruiting class took a hit last week when four-star freshman outside linebacker Anelu Lafaele elected to enter the transfer portal after just one season with the program.
The Wisconsin Badgers are undergoing plenty of changes this transfer portal season. With Luke Fickell looking to reshape the entire roster after a couple of disappointing seasons, there’s also been a mass exodus from the Badgers.
Michigan State has been on a roll Sunday. They added yet another player from the transfer portal, and this one is a big-time get. Wisconsin edge rusher Anelu Lafaele committed to the Spartans, per 247Sports' Justin Thind.
The Badgers are losing one of their top freshmen to the transfer portal. The Wisconsin Badgers are losing one of their top 2024 recruits, as four-star outside linebacker Anelu Lafaele is entering the transfer portal, he announced on Wednesday.