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Ex-Michigan State DB re-enters transfer portal following initial commitment to Pitt
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Former Michigan State defensive back Michael Dowell has re-entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. The ex-Spartan made the announcement last week, despite previously committing to Pitt.
Dowell posted a note on Twitter explaining that he is no longer committed to Pitt and will explore other options.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances I will not be attending the University of Pittsburgh,” Dowell wrote. “I am still in the transfer portal looking for a destination. I am a grad transfer S/OLB with 2 years of eligibility left. Contact me for further information/interest.”
Former Michigan State safety Michael Dowell has announced he will not be transferring to Pitt and has re-entered the portal.
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Last season, Dowell appeared in 12 games for the Spartans, entering the transfer portal following the regular season. He was credited with 41 tackles and 3 pass break-ups during an 11-2 campaign for Michigan State.
In 3 years at Michigan State, Dowell was responsible for 83 stops and 5 pass break-ups.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB