Michigan State Football Lands Grad Transfer QB Anthony Russo
East Lansing, MI – Anthony Russo, former Temple Owls starting quarterback, entered the NCAA transfer portal with hopes of landing elsewhere.
The senior signal-caller started three games this season, racking up 863 yards, nine touchdowns, and six interceptions while completing 68.1% of his passes.
Against Memphis, Russo threw for 387 yards, four TDs, and three interceptions in a 41-29 loss to the Tigers.
He's an intriguing prospect who could add talent to a college roster considering his impressive numbers, especially for Michigan State, who received Russo's commitment on signing day.
The Spartans also signed three-star QB Hampton Fay out of Fort Worth, Texas, earlier on Wednesday.
"Our general goal in recruiting is to fill our needs while strengthening our roster from top to bottom," MSU coach Mel Tucker said on signing day. "We're not just collecting players or chasing stars — we are building a team. The question we ask ourselves of each player we recruit is, can this player fit with our team, our culture, and help us win the Big Ten?"
2021 Michigan State Commits
- East Lansing (Mich.) High 3-star offensive tackle Ethan Boyd
- St. Joseph Regional (N.J.) High 3-star offensive guard Geno VanDeMark
- Independence C.C. (KS) 3-star offensive tackle Brandon Baldwin
- Warren Mott (Mich.) High 3-star strong-side defensive end Tyson Watson
- Oak Park (Mich.) High 4-star defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny
- Venice (Fla.) High 3-star cornerback Charles Brantley
- Venice (Fla.) High 3-star cornerback Steffan Johnson
- Glenville (Ohio) High 3-star safety Michael Gravely
- Archbishop Hoban (Ohio) High 3-star safety AJ Kirk
- All Saints Episcopal (Texas) High 3-star quarterback Hampton Fay
- Grad Transfer quarterback from Temple, Anthony Russo
- Loyola (Mich.) High 3-star defensive tackle Derrick Harmon
- Pearl-Cohn (T.N.) High 3-star defensive end Alex Okelo
- DeMatha Catholic (Md.) High 3-star cornerback Antoine Booth
- Oak Park (Mich.) High 3-star running back Davion Primm
- St. Joseph Regional (N.J.) High 4-star running back Audric Estime
- Florence (AL) High 3-star outside linebacker Carson Casteel
- North Forney (Texas) High 3-star tight end Kameron Allen
- Hun School (N.J.) High 3-star offensive guard Kevin Wigenton
- Bishop Gorman (NV) High 4-star outside linebacker Ma'a Gaoteote
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