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Gophers defensive lineman Ali Saad to transfer

By Megan Ryan , Star Tribune
February 23, 2021 - 3:47 PM

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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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Megan Ryan is a sports reporter at the Star Tribune covering colleges.

megan.ryan@startribune.com theothermegryan

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