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Michigan State football adds running back from transfer portal

Michigan State has gone back into the transfer portal for a running back.

After landing transfer running backs in each of the past two seasons, including Kenneth Walker III in 2021, the Spartans earned a commitment on Sunday from Connecticut running back Nathan Carter.

At 5-foot-9 and 199 pounds, Carter appeared in 17 games for the Huskies, carrying the ball190 times for 983 yards and three touchdowns along with 24 receptions for 166 yards. He played in only five games this season, gaining 405 yards on 65 carries with a touchdown, including 190 yards on 20 attempts against Utah State.