TRANSFER PORTAL: Colorado State Lands Defensive Lineman Will Prendergast

Kevin Barral | May 23, 2024

Nov 06, 2021; Laramie, WY, USA; A general view of the Colorado State Rams helmet during game against Wyoming Cowboys at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-UW Media-Athletics / Troy Babbitt-UW Media-Athletics

After entering the portal on January 12, FIU defensive lineman Will Prendergast has found a new home in the Mountain West Conference with the Colorado State Rams.

#AGTG BLESSED to announce I’m committed to Colorado State University! pic.twitter.com/Pjqaj3R6rR

— Will Prendergast (@willprendergast) May 23, 2024

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In his two seasons with the Panthers, Prendergast had eight total tackles, four solo tackles, four assisted tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. Prior to his arrival in the 305, Prendergast spent time at the JUCO ranks in Blinn College. In 2021, he had 11 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks over eight games with Blinn.

Prendergast was one of the first transfers that joined FIU when head coach Mike MacIntyre arrived in 2022 after a stint at Memphis as defensive coordinator.

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Last season, Colorado State had an overall record of 5-7 and went 3-5 in conferenceplay . The Rams had the second-worst total defense in the Mountain West Conference (415.9 yards allowed per game), a middle-of-the-pack rush defense and fourth-worst pass defense. Additions to the defense were necessary and Prendergast is a nice pickup for the Rams, in that regard.

Colorado State open the 2024 campaign on August 31 at Texas.