The Colorado Buffaloes have been gashed by the transfer portal again and again. Sure, they got good news with the addition of Baylor WR R.J. Sneed II, but other than that it has been a terrible time for Karl Dorrell’s program.
Dorrell has expressed his frustrations with the portal, and rightfully so. Then, Jarek Broussard also entered.
The Buffs’ talented RB could now join up with former Colorado head coach Mel Tucker at Michigan State. On Monday, Justin Thind of 247Sports confirmed that Broussard had an in-home visit with Spartans running backs coach Effrem Reed. Thind also reported that Broussard will be visiting Michigan State on Jan. 28.
Oof, that would sting big time — as if Christian Gonzalez transferring to Oregon didn’t hurt enough.
Broussard dashing for Michigan State to join Tucker would be even more painful.
Former #Colorado RB Jarek Broussard confirms to @JustinThind that he'll be visiting MSU on January 28th.#MichiganState RB coach Effrem Reed did an in-home visit today w/ the 2020 PAC-12 OPOY.
MSU has 4 @247SportsPortal commits, with 5 spots left. First reported by SpartanMag. pic.twitter.com/ctast0SwpT
— SpartanTailgate.com (@SpartanTailgate) January 18, 2022
Broussard rushed for a team-high 661 yards last season and scored a pair of touchdowns. In 2020, Broussard ran for 813 yards on fewer carries and scored three touchdowns to win the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year.
He can play, there’s no doubt, and the loss of Broussard will be tough to overcome.
As painful as it would be, the Spartans make a world of sense. Kenneth Walker III is headed for the NFL Draft after a Heisman Trophy-type campaign. Can Broussard step in and be that guy?
This situation will definitely be one to keep an eye on, whether Buffs fans like this or not.
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