Linebacker Cole Sullivan won’t return to Michigan, instead committing to Oklahoma after entering the portal despite late optimism in Ann Arbor.

One of the top linebackers in the portal, Sullivan is another major get for the Sooners. Sullivan was debating a return to Michigan but OU general manager Jim Nagy and coach Brent Venables sealed the deal, earning one of their most impressive wins this portal cycle.

Here's a running list of the Wolverines' players who were on the team in 2025 who have announced their return for the 2026 season.

Michigan's 2025 recruiting class featured some high-end talent in the secondary. But as of this writing, the Wolverines have lost two of those players to the tr

Sophomore Makhi Frazier, who led Michigan State in rushing with 520 yards on 116 carries in nine games, entered the portal one day after the season ended. Elijah Tau-Tolliver, an FCS transfer, used his final season of eligibility.

Kyle Whittingham, who took over as Michigan's football coach on Dec. 26, is reshaping the Wolverines' roster as the transfer portal runs through Jan. 16.

A quick scan of social media lately will show you that MSU fans loved to point out that Brantley went from being the top corner at Michigan State and a beloved member of the team to being a reserve defensive back at Miami, only recording one tackle on the season in limited playing time.

New Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald has now picked up 11 portal commitments and Fraley is the third offensive lineman, following UConn tackle Ben Murawski and South Carolina guard Nick Sharpe. Those additions will help offset the dozen offensive linemen the Spartans lost among more than 40 players in the portal.

However, as expected with a coaching change, the Wolverines have been losing players through the portal, and it happened again on Monday, Jan. 5. According to Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, four-star defensive back Andre Clarke has requested and been granted a release from signing with Michigan.

Michigan State has had a successful start to the transfer-portal window. The Spartans also are preparing to host several more transfers this week.