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Former Michigan linebacker Ben VanSumeren commits to Michigan State

Ben VanSumeren is switching sides.

The former Michigan linebacker who entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month, announced on Saturday that he had committed to Michigan State.

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VanSumeren, the 6-foot-2 253-pound sophomore, played four games at fullback in 2019 before making the switch to linebacker. In 2020, he appeared in six games, recording seven tackles while starting twice for the Wolverines.

The move for VanSumeren, from Essexville Garber High, could be a sign of things to come. He entered the transfer portal a day after his brother, Alex VanSumeren, a 6-3, 300-pound four-star defensive tackle, decommitted from Michigan.