KALAMAZOO, MI -- Linebacker Robert Spillane, a key leader and playmaker with the Western Michigan football team is no longer with the organization the college announced Monday evening.

The 6-foot-2 junior, who excelled in the center of the Bronco defense, requested and received a release, a post on the football team's official Twitter page noted.

Spillane propelled himself into a leadership role early last season when he forced a fumble late in the team's game at Northwestern to secure a victory for his Broncos.

He then pulled down a pivotal interception against Ohio in the Mid-American Conference championship game to keep his team's undefeated season alive.

Spillane accounted for 111 tackles in 14 games last season (60 solo tackles and 51 assisted), caused two forced fumbles, had three interceptions for 23 yards and registered three sacks for 21 yards.

The team's Twitter post stated "We thank Robert for all his contributions as a Bronco."

There's no word yet as to Spillane's future plans.