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The Miami Hurricanes continue to prepare for the Fiesta Bowl, but others are still taking their leave. The Canes have already lost six players to the transfer portal, and now they add another.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 7

Michigan State Bringing Back Former Star CB in Stunning Move

A former star member of Michigan State's secondary who holds one of the program's most iconic moments in recent memory is returning to East Lansing. Charles Brantley , the cornerback who made the game-sealing interception against Michigan in 2021 and transferred to Miami (FL) last offseason, is reportedly transferring back to MSU.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 16

Which MSU CB Will Emerge as a Leader?

The cornerback room is one position group that can make or break the Michigan State Spartans’ defense. After losing Charles Brantley to the transfer portal

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Miami lands 2nd portal commit amid ACC foes’ CFP struggles

Miami (FL) football clearly avoided spending its entire Saturday watching the College Football Playoffs. The Hurricanes added talent as their Atlantic Coast Conference foes SMU and Clemson struggled.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 21, 2024

Miami Adds More Secondary Help With the Commitment of Charles Brantley

The Miami Hurricanes have had a busy Saturday as they add their fourth commitment from the transfer portal as Michigan State defensive back Charles Brantley looks to make an impact.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 11, 2024

Spartans Must Address Secondary Needs This Offseason

As the College Football Playoff begins, it may not even be the most important part of the modern college football landscape. The chaos of the transfer portal has already started to heat up, affecting every team in the nation with over 1,000 players entering the portal.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10, 2024

MSU Veteran DB Enters Transfer Portal

Michigan State could be using one of its top defensive players this offseason. On Tuesday, Pete Nakos of On3 reported that Michigan State redshirt junior Charles Brantley has entered the transfer portal.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 3, 2024

When it Rains, it Pours: Spartans Come Out of Indiana Game Injury-Riddled

In a disheartening display on the field, Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles and defensive backs Charles Brantley and Malik Spencer suffered injuries during the Spartans' lopsided 47-10 loss to Indiana, marking a significant blow to the squad's morale and roster depth.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 11, 2024

Michigan State Bye Week Evaluations: Charles Brantley

Everyone knows what Michigan State cornerback Charles Brantley is famous for. His one-handed interception, which sealed a major victory over the Michigan Wolverines in his freshman season, made him a legend forever in East Lansing. However, things have not gone Brantley’s way since that moment.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 7, 2024

Spartans' Charles Brantley Continues to Shine for Green and White

Second-and-goal early in the second quarter with a touchdown-saving interception to keep the game at a 7-0 margin -- that was the play of the game for redshirt junior Charles Brantley, who not only had a great performance Friday night but has shined this entire season for the Michigan State Spartans.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 5, 2024

Spartans' Brantley After Loss to Oregon: 'I Believe in This Team'

The Michigan State Spartans (3-3) were outperformed on the road Friday night in a 31-10 loss to No. 6 Oregon Ducks. One of the Spartans that helped the cause was redshirt junior cornerback, Charles Brantley, who spoke directly after the ballgame.

Stellar Play by Michigan State's Defense Earns High Honor

Coach Jonathan Smith and Michigan State have had a solid start to the season, as they now sit at 3-0 after a home victory against an inferior opponent.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 17, 2024

Michigan State Names Players of the Game for Recent Victory

Michigan State is 3-0 and aims to remain undefeated as they prepare to take on a problematic Boston College team that nearly upset one of the best teams in the country last weekend.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 17, 2024

Spartans CB Receives High Honor for Week 3 Performance

Michigan State redshirt junior cornerback Charles Brantley is having a tremendous 2024 season so far. Brantley recently received a very well-deserved honor, earning the highest grade of any FBS cornerback in Week 3 with an astounding 92.1 grade by PFF College.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Spartan Shadows / September 16, 2024

Michigan State football: Charles Brantley was nation’s highest-graded CB in Week 3

It’s been a wild ride for Charles Brantley with Michigan State football. From committing to the Spartans under Mel Tucker, intercepting Cade McNamara to seal the 2021 victory over Michigan, and entering the portal twice, Brantley has stuck it out at MSU.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / September 16, 2024

Michigan State Football: 5 key plays in win over Prairie View A&M

Michigan State football improved to 3-0 following a 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M. Here are five plays that shaped the win for the Spartans. After a resounding 40-0 win against Prairie View A&M, there is a lot to look at for 3-0 Michigan State football.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 15, 2024

Three Player Grades for Michigan State vs. PVAMU

The Michigan State Spartans are now 3-0 following their 40-0 victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers on Saturday. The Spartans did not play flawlessly, but they did more than enough to keep the Panthers from ever competing in this game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 15, 2024

MSU CB Charles Brantley Talks 100-Yard Pick-Six, Win Over PVAM

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State cornerback Charles Brantley was at it again Saturday. A week after his interception against Maryland, the redshirt junior defensive back earned yet another in the Spartans' 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M, only this time, he took it to the end zone -- initially starting on the opposite end zone.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 14, 2024

Balanced Michigan State dismantles Prairie View A&M 40-0

Aidan Chiles passed for 173 yards -- more than Prairie View A&M's 150 total yards -- and Charles Brantley returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown in Michigan State's 40-0 victory on Saturday at East Lansing, Mich.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 14, 2024

Spartans' Charles Brantley With Momentum Heading into Week 3

The Michigan State Spartans are heading into Week 3 with an early 2-0 record. They look to continue that streak as they host the Prairie View A&M Panthers at Spartan Stadium on Saturday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 11, 2024

Michigan State CB Charles Brantley Talks Role as a Leader, Praire View A&M, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State enters Week 3 coming off a crucial upset win over Maryland in College Park. Both the offense and defense made key plays to earn the victory this time, including an interception by Spartan cornerback Charles Brantley.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 29, 2024

Returning DB Looking to Have Huge Bounce-Back Season With MSU

Charles Brantley, a key defensive back for the Michigan State Spartans, had a season in 2023 that was unfortunately ended shortly by injury. After making significant strides in his sophomore year, Brantley’s performance was limited to just three games in the 2023 season.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 29, 2023

Another Michigan State Starter Withdraws From Transfer Portal

After losing a wave of players to the transfer portal early this offseason, head coach Jonathan Smith and Michigan State football are starting to put some pieces back together.

Michigan State Spartans News / Spartan Shadows / December 29, 2023

Michigan State football: Charles Brantley withdraws name from transfer portal

After being in the portal for a couple of weeks, Charles Brantley has decided to return to Michigan State football. This seems to be a recent trend with Michigan State football.