Tracking the Michigan State football players who plan to enter the NCAA transfer portal after the firing of coach Jonathan Smith.

Pat Fitzgerald has emerged as the target of Michigan State football's coaching search, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday night, confirming a report. The sides are working toward a deal, which is expected to be finalized in the near future.

Michigan State football intends to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald after firing Jonathan Smith after two seasons.

It didn't take long for the first transfer portal announcement to come after the Spartans fired Jonathan Smith.

Just hours after coach Jonathan Smith was fired, Michigan State has its first planned roster departure. Sophomore running back Makhi Frazier, who led the Spartans in rushing this season, announced via social media he intends to enter the transfer portal. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.