Wideout Jamonne Chester, corner Lawrence Barnett, defensive end Justin Rayside leave IU football

IU Football Coach Kevin Wilson announced several player departures from the program that have opened up three scholarship spaces.

Junior wide receiver Jamonne Chester and cornerback Lawrence Barnett have decided to leave early, while defensive end Justin Rayside transferred to an NCAA Division II university.

Walk-on punters Mitchell Voss and Chad Roggeman, defensive tackle Tyler McGuigan and fullback Mike Carter also decided to leave a year early.

IU opens its Spring 2013 practice schedule Saturday March 2. The team’s spring game is currently planned for April 13.

— Jordan Littman