Taking a look at how Michigan State football's outgoing transfers performed in week one

The transfer portal has turned into a major part of college football and has transformed the rosters of the sport. This roster movement affects everyone, and that includes Michigan State.

While Michigan State has benefitted from the transfer portal, they also have suffered departures, which has had affects on fan perspective of the program, aside from the obvious depth chart implications.

Now, week one in the college football world has commenced, and while we have seen where the former Spartans were going next, fans now got to see how the former Spartans performed at their new schools.

Here, we compiled how former notable Spartans fared in their latest adventures in collegiate athletics:

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CB Charles Brantley (Miami – FL)

Michigan State Spartans defensive back Charles Brantley intercepts a pass intended for Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson as the Ducks host the Spartans Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

The most high profile transfer from Michigan State this past season was Charles Brantley, who went from MSU to Miami.

In a high profile matchup with Notre Dame on Sunday, Brantley did not appear in the game, and was listed as fourth on the Hurricanes depth chart.

DB Dillon Tatum (Northwestern)

Michigan State's interim head coach Harlon Barnett, right, high fives Dillon Tatum during the second quarter in the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Another high profile transfer, Dillon Tatum left MSU for Northwestern, reuniting with Harlon Barnett. In the Wildcats season opener against Tulane, Tatum only played six snaps, all on special teams. Two on kick coverage, four on punt return and not recording a stat.

Edge Anthony Jones (UCLA)

Michigan State's Anthony Jones, left, tries to tackle Rutgers' Antwan Raymond as he runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Another high profile MSU transfer, Jones made his way to UCLA where he is now a starter for the Bruins. In the opener against Utah, Jones played 62 snaps grading as a 61.4 on PFF. He had five tackles and one QB hurry.

DE Ken Talley (Arkansas)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: Drew Allar #15 of the Penn State Nittany Lions tries to throw a pass before being hit by Ken Talley #44 of the Michigan State Spartans in the third quarter of a game at Ford Field on November 24, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Talley made the move to the SEC, joining Arkansas for the 2025 season. In a win over Alabama A&M, Talley played in 8 snaps and recorded one tackle.

WR Jaron Glover (Mississippi State)

Aug 30, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jaron Glover (4) gets wrapped up by Florida Atlantic Owls cornerback Logic Hudgens (8) in the third quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports

Glover was a high profile transfer from MSU a year ago, with many concerned about the wide receivers departure from the program. He did not see any snaps in Mississippi State’s first game against Southern Miss.

WR Aziah Johnson (North Carolina)

Michigan State's Aziah Johnson breaks tackles on his way to a touchdown against Prairie View A&M during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Johnson did not record a stat in UNC’s blowout loss against TCU.

DE James Schott (Miami – OH)

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman James Schott (32) lines up on the kickoff team during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

After three years in East Lansing, James Schott transferred to Miami (OH), where he was once committed. In the season opener against Wisconsin, Schott played 15 snaps, recording one tackle.

CB Caleb Coley (Eastern Michigan)

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Zakhari Franklin (4) catches a touchdown pass as |Michigan State Spartans defensive back Caleb Coley (13) defends during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

After three years in East Lansing, Coley stayed within the state of Michigan, transferring to Eastern Michigan. In a loss to Texas State, Coley played 28 snaps, recording a tackle. He gave up two passes on two targets, as well.

OL Dallas Fincher (San Diego State)

From left, Michigan State's Dallas Fincher, Tanner Miller and Luke Newman block for Aidan Chiles during the game against Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU legacy Dallas Fincher was injured for the Aztecs opener this past weekend.

DL Avery Dunn (Toledo)

Nov 19, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Avery Dunn (98) catches Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Dexter Williams II (5) behind the line for a loss at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports

After four years in East Lansing, Dunn made the move to transfer to Toledo. In the Rockets first game at Kentucky, Dunn graded out well on PFF, recording one tackle and two QB hurries in 20 snaps.

DB Philipp Davis (Marshall)

Oct 14, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Philipp Davis (28) is tackled by Rutgers Scarlet Knights linebacker Deion Jennings (17) during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Moving on to Marshall from MSU, Davis played 14 snaps in the Thundering Herd’s opener against Georgia.

LB Aaron Alexander (Arkansas State)

Nov 2, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Myles Price (4) gets pushed out of bounds by Michigan State Spartans linebacker Aaron Alexander (33) in the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

After transferring from UMass to MSU, the Belleville (MI) native is now at Arkansas State. Alexander played in nine snaps, recording a tackle against Southeast Missouri State.

TE Ademola Faleye (Washington State)

Michigan State's Ademola Faleye runs after a catch against Purdue during the first quarter on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

While he did not record a stat, Faleye played in 24 snaps against Idaho this past week.

Everyone Else

Michigan State's Jaylen Thompson, left, tries to tackle Rutgers' Kyle Monangai during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

All other unnamed transfers did not appear in game action this past weekend.

This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: Analyzing how MSU football’s outgoing transfers performed in week one

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