Gophers defensive lineman Ali Saad to transfer

Saad had yet to play a game for the Gophers after his first season with the team.

February 23, 2021 at 9:47PM

Gophers defensive tackle Ali Saad is intending to transfer.

A source confirmed Tuesday the Michigan native had entered the NCAA transfer portal. Saad, at 6-3, 260, had just finished his first season with the team which he redshirted and did not see any game action.

Saad was a three-star recruit in coach P.J. Fleck's 2020 class.

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