Tag: Eli Sanders

MSU football transfer portal RB target commits to USC

MSU running back target chooses USC

Michigan State football hosted New Mexico running back transfer Eli Sanders on an official visit to open up transfer portal season. While things went well on the visit, the two parties have gone in different directions.

Michigan State picked up the commitment of Sacramento State RB transfer Elijah Tau-Tolliver yesterday, and today, Sanders is off the board. The New Mexico RB transfer has committed to USC.

The Spartans most likely will still be looking for one more RB transfer, with UCLA transfer TJ Harden still on the board.

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Michigan State football to host elite New Mexico RB transfer

Eli Sanders rushed for over 1,000 yards, averaging 7.2 yards per attempt in 2024. On Monday, he will be officially visiting Michigan State

Michigan State football offered New Mexico running back transfer Eli Sanders on Saturday, and now, there will be a quick turnaround to get the prospect on campus.

Sanders will be officially visiting Michigan State from Dec. 9 to 10.

In 2024, Sanders had an elite year with the Lobos, rushing the ball for 1,063 yards and 9 touchdowns on 142 carries, a 7.2 yards per attempt average.

Prior to New Mexico, Sanders spent his first three seasons at Iowa State where he had 158 rushing attempts for 703 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Michigan State recently found a new need at running back, losing Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams to graduation and Nate Carter declaring for the NFL draft.

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