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Spartan Running Back Makhi Frazier Enters Transfer Portal Following Coach Smith’s Departure

EAST LANSING, MI – Just hours after Michigan State University fired Head Coach Jonathan Smith, sophomore running back Makhi Frazier announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Frazier, who led the Spartans in rushing this season, made the announcement via social media. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Frazier’s decision comes amidst reports that Michigan State is planning to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald as Smith’s replacement. The NCAA’s transfer portal rules allow a 15-day window for players to transfer following a head coaching change, beginning five days after the new coach is announced.

A former three-star recruit from Texas, Frazier initially committed to play for Smith at Oregon State before following him to East Lansing. After primarily playing special teams as a freshman, he emerged as the starting running back this season.

Frazier rushed for 520 yards and two touchdowns on 116 carries, recording two 100-yard games before missing three of the last four contests, including the Spartans’ season-ending victory over Maryland.

His departure leaves a hole in the Spartans’ running back corps, which also featured Brandon Tullis and graduate transfer Elijah Tau-Tolliver this season.

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