W hen Notre Dame offensive lineman Rocco Spinder entered the transfer portal, the first team that came to mind was Michigan. The Wolverines finished second in his recruitment when

It didn't take former Notre Dame guard Sam Pendleton long to find his next college stop, as he committed to Tennessee.

On Wednesday, the Irish saw three players enter the portal, offensive lineman Sam Pendleton, and a pair of wide receivers in Deion Colzie and Jayden Thomas. On Thursday, the exodus continued, as offensive lineman Rocco Spindler and Pat Coogan have now entered the portal and will play their final season somewhere other than South Bend.

According to the latest report from On3, Michigan football is expected to host Notre Dame center Pat Coogan on a visit this weekend. Prior to coming to Ann Arbo

Find out below my very early projection from Notre Dame’s offensive starters when the return to the field to travel to face the Miami Hurricanes on Aug. 30, 2025. See the full 2025 schedule here. (Note: This is prior to any players making transfer or NFL declarations.)

Rocco Spindler was a starting offensive lineman for the Notre Dame football team, but he is in the transfer portal now. Spindler is obviously one of the top available players in the portal, but he is also one of the top players in the portal in general.

South Bend, Ind. – Notre Dame offensive lineman Pat Coogan, who started 26 games over the last two seasons and often served as the team's pregame hype man, is transferring. Coogan announced his intentions on social media Thursday and will have one year of eligibility remaining as a graduate transfer.

Such is the way of the transfer portal. Michigan football longed to lure former Clarkston (Mich.) offensive guard Rocco Spindler to Ann Arbor, however, Spindler honored his departed grandfather’s wishes and ended up suiting up for Notre Dame instead.