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Michigan Star Tackle Andrew Sprague Enters Transfer Portal

1/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Andrew Sprague, Michigan football's starting right tackle, has entered the NCAA transfer portal and earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
He is a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility left and a do-not-contact tag.
He started all 12 games in the 2025 season.
The Citrus Bowl loss to Texas illustrated Michigan's struggles without Sprague.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA launched the transfer portal on October 15, 2018, allowing athletes to transfer schools more easily, reflecting a shift in college sports dynamics. By 2021, regulations permitted athletes to transfer once without sitting out a year, leading to over 1,000 football players entering the portal annually. This trend reshapes recruitment strategies and team compositions across college football.

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Story summary

Andrew Sprague, Michigan football's starting right tackle, has entered the NCAA transfer portal and earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
He is a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility left and a do-not-contact tag.
He started all 12 games in the 2025 season.
The Citrus Bowl loss to Texas illustrated Michigan's struggles without Sprague.

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