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Michigan State Adds FCS Rimington Winner Trent Fraley, UConn RB Cam Edwards in Portal Push

Pat Fitzgerald is prioritizing the ground game during a compressed transfer window that closes Jan. 16.

Overview

  • Fraley arrives from North Dakota State as an All-American center and FCS Rimington Trophy recipient.
  • According to Pro Football Focus, Fraley has allowed one career sack in 825 pass-block snaps after starting 29 straight games for NDSU.
  • Edwards transfers from UConn after rushing for 1,240 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2025, including three consecutive 100-yard games to close the season.
  • Michigan State has 11 transfer commitments under Fitzgerald, with Fraley joining prior offensive line additions Nick Sharpe and Ben Murawski to counter heavy portal losses.
  • The Spartans ranked 109th nationally in rushing last season and allowed 37 sacks, and they must replace last year’s starting center after Matt Gulbin exhausted his eligibility.