Former Michigan State OL staying in-state, choosing EMU

Story byCory Linsner, Spartans WireSun, January 11, 2026 at 11:54 PM UTC·1 min readMichigan State lost offensive lineman Cole Dellinger to the transfer portal earlier this offseason, ending a three year run for the Clarkston (MI) native in East Lansing. At one point, Dellinger was thought to be the future of the Spartans offensive line. A 4-star recruit in the 2023 recruiting class, he was a top ten recruit in the state that the Spartans had to beat out LSU, Michigan and Ole Miss, among others, for. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUnfortunately, his career in East Lansing was marred by injuries, and he never took a snap on the field for MSU. Now, the 6-foot-3, 295 pound offensive lineman has found a new home. He will be staying in the state of Michigan, committing and signing with Eastern Michigan. Committing to the Eagles, Dellinger will make a return to Spartan Stadium in 2026. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly ) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion.