With Michigan State moving on from Jonathan Smith (and to Pat Fitzgerald), roster turnover became inevitable. Star wide receiver Nick Marsh was one of those changes, and the Spartans’ offense will miss him. Where will he land? He’ll have plenty of options.
Michigan
The Michigan native won’t have to go far if he doesn’t want to. He could team up with another star, Andrew Marsh, at the University of Michigan. Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood is a star in the making, and Marsh stepped up big time to give the offense a go-to option. Adding the Spartan Marsh gives them another reliable threat.
Marsh graded out at 76.4 according to PFSN’s WR Impact metrics, but much of that had to do with the inconsistent play at quarterback. The Wolverines’ passing attack gives him a quarterback on the rise, and his deep threat abilities would help elevate a group that needs it.
LSU
Lane Kiffin continues to be a master of the transfer portal, and that expertise is likely to remain intact while he is at LSU. Say what you want about how he handled his transition to the Tigers, but he knows how to get his playmakers the ball.
Marsh needs an offense that will feature him more, and the Tigers are looking for help at the position. Their offense struggled mightily this year, but that should change with Kiffin in charge.
Oklahoma
John Mateer most likely returns next year for the Sooners, but he’ll need options downfield. Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle knows how to get his weapons the football, and Marsh’s speed would fit well within his system.
As long as Mateer takes care of the football, the offense should find success. That’s been a big question for the Sooners this year, and they’ll need more consistency to make another run at the playoffs in 2026.
Indiana
Curt Cignetti’s offense expects plenty of change in the passing attack next year, so that Marsh could be a top target. Assuming wide receivers Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper Jr. go pro, the Hoosiers should be in the market for a receiver.
The big question for Marsh would be who will throw him the ball. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza could be the top pick in the upcoming draft, so Cignetti and his staff will have to sell Marsh on their new starter next season.
Pittsburgh
Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel gives the program plenty of hope, and the offense showed that it can feature its wide receivers. Marsh had Pitt in his top five teams before choosing Michigan State, so this could give them a chance at redemption.
He’d be an instant impact player, and offensive coordinator Kade Bell would be in heaven with a playmaker like him. The Panthers surprised the ACC this year with their run, and adding a talent like Marsh puts them in a position to do it again.
