The 2026 college football transfer portal window has officially opened, and the first day has been marked by chaos as programs across the country actively target and pursue the more than 3,000 players currently in the portal.
Michigan State and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald have already been very active in the portal, and the Spartans are making progress with several transfer prospects. One of those prospects is a three-star EDGE transfer from Georgia Southern, who the Spartans will host for an official visit (OV).
Michigan State to Host Georgia Southern EDGE Transfer for Visit
On Jan. 2, 247Sports’ Transfer Portal reported on X that M.J. Stroud, a transfer EDGE from Georgia Southern, has scheduled official visits with Michigan State, West Virginia, and Colorado. Stroud’s trip to East Lansing will be his final visit during the portal window and will take place on January 9.
Georgia Southern all-conference EDGE/OLB MJ Stroud has set the following visits, his rep @kohllleo tells @CodyNagel247 and @chris_hummer:Jan. 2 – West Virginia Jan. 6 – ColoradoJan. 9 – Michigan State@JustinThind@adamcm777@CMAnderson247https://t.co/SW8grawO3b
— 247Sports Transfer Portal (@247SportsPortal) January 2, 2026
Stroud was a three-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class from Alcovy High School in Covington, Georgia, and ultimately committed to and signed with Georgia Southern…