Choosing to change coaches usually means you'll have a very busy transfer portal cycle, going in both directions. Michigan State opted to fire Jonathan Smith and then quickly hire Pat Fitzgerald . As a result, more than 40 players from MSU's roster with remaining eligibility opted to enter the transfer portal and find new schools. These are the five that stick out the most: 5. DB Ade Willie (North Carolina) Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Ade Willie (6) reacts after tackling Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Braeden Wisloski (19) on a first half kickoff return at SECU Stadium. | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images One tough loss in the transfer portal was Ade Willie . Last year was supposed to be Willie's senior year, but he didn't appear in the final eight games after starting the Spartans' first four. That allowed Willie to accept a redshirt. He'll use his final year of eligibility at Bill Belichick's North Carolina program instead.…