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Michigan State QB Rocky Lombardi headed to Northern Illinois, DE Drew Beesley back in 2021

Rocky Lombardi has found a new home. Drew Beesley is keeping his same address.

Lombardi, who started at quarterback for six of Michigan State football’s seven games this season and led upset wins over Michigan and Northwestern, announced via Twitter on Sunday he is heading to Northern Illinois. The redshirt junior, who entered the transfer portal on Dec. 18, will have two years of eligibility remaining after the NCAA waiver for this season.

After opening the season with back-to-back 300-plus yard games against Rutgers (319) and Michigan (323), Lombardi threw for just 448 yards passing in his final four starts, completing just 36 of 82 attempts (43.