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USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan State football OL transfer Jacob Merritt commits to MAC school
Michigan State football OL transfer Jacob Merritt commits to MAC school Former Michigan State offensive lineman Jacob Merritt has found a new home in the Mid-American Conference A former Michigan State reserve offensive lineman has landed at a Mid-American Conference school. Jacob Merritt is officially transferring to Buffalo of the MAC. The Buffalo Bulls official football account shared the transfer commitment and signing of Merritt on Monday night. Merritt entered the transfer portal last month after spring practice wrapped up. He is a redshirt sophomore walk-on who never saw game action during his time at Michigan State but was considered to be a strong scout team player and in line for a back-up role this upcoming season. Merritt is from Northville, Mich. and was two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. Merritt will have three years of eligibility remaining. Merritt is one of a few former Spartans to recently announce transfer commitments to MAC schools. James Schott and Bai Jobe also committed to Miami (OH) of the MAC in the last few weeks. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.


USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Spartans backup OL Jacob Merritt enters transfer portal
Spartans backup OL Jacob Merritt enters transfer portal Jacob Merritt is one of many Michigan State reserves and backups to enter the transfer portal during the spring window Another Michigan State reserve offensive lineman has entered the transfer portal. Jacob Merritt announced on Wednesday that he will be entering the transfer portal. Merritt is a redshirt sophomore walk-on who never saw game action during his time at Michigan State but was considered to be a strong scout team player and in line for a back-up role this upcoming season. Merritt is from Northville, Mich. and was two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. Merritt will have three years of eligibility remaining. Stay with Spartans Wire for continued transfer portal news surrounding Michigan State football. The deadline to enter the transfer portal is Friday. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.