One day after Michigan State wrapped up fall camp, the program's roster was reduced by one.

Redshirt sophomore running back Austin Andrews announced Friday afternoon via Twitter he is transferring from Michigan State.

A former three-star prospect from St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio, Andrews signed with Michigan State's 2016 recruiting class as a defensive back. He took a redshirt as a true freshman and appeared in just one game last season, recording one tackle in the season-opening win against Bowling Green. Andrews was suspended from the team for the Holiday Bowl win against Washington State in San Diego.

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio announced during spring practice Andrews moved from safety to running back, and his outlook for playing time at that position this season appeared limited. Senior LJ Scott led the team in rushing each of the last three seasons, Connor Heyward appears to be the backup while redshirt freshman Weston Bridges and true freshmen La'Darius Jefferson and Elijah Collins seem like the top candidates for the No. 3 spot.

Coming off a 10-3 finish last year, No. 11 Michigan State opens the season against Utah State at 7 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Spartan Stadium.

Andrews is the ninth Michigan State player to transfer since the end of last season. Running back Madre London took a graduate transfer to Tennessee, while receivers Hunter Rison (Kansas State) and Trishton Jackson (Syracuse), quarterback Messiah deWeaver (East Mississippi Community College) and defensive tackle Kyonta Stallworth (Southern Illinois) also transferred. Safety Jalen Watts-Jackson decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and plans on enlisting in the Air Force while defensive end Lashawn Paulino-Bell and linebacker Darien Tipps-Clemons also left the program.