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MSU QB Anthony Russo signs NIL deal with College Hunks Hauling Junk

Michigan State quarterback Anthony Russo has reportedly signed a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with College Hunks Hauling Junk

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Michigan State quarterback Anthony Russo has reportedly signed a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with College Hunks Hauling Junk.

Russo — who transferred from Temple this past offseason — spoke with Chris Solari of The Detroit Free Press on his new deal where he’ll serve as a company spokesperson and endorser. The same company signed Miami (FL) D’Eriq King to an NIL deal worth $20,000 immediately when the rule went into place, but Russo won’t be making as much as King.

“It’s been chaos, but it’s definitely an awesome opportunity,” Russo told Solari. “I know we have a lot of guys taking advantage of it. And I think if we have a good year — when we have a good year, I should say – I think it’s just gonna help guys get more and more opportunities. So I’m just happy I could enjoy it for my last year of college.”

Click on the tweet below to read the full story on Russo’s new NIL deal — with comments from former Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis — from Solari:

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Which Spartans are most likely to be drafted next year

After 80 years of having a player drafted into the NFL, the 2021 draft saw no Spartans selected for the first time since 1940.

The streak ended. After 80 years of having a player drafted into the NFL, the 2021 draft saw no Spartans selected for the first time since 1940. Shakur Brown had the best chance to get drafted, but ultimately ended up going undrafted.

Now this upcoming football season can set the precedent for starting a new draft streak. Let’s take a look at the players with the best chances to get drafted next season:

Most interesting quotes Mel Tucker quotes following Michigan State football spring scrimmage

Mel Tucker and Anthony Russo both spoke to the media after Michigan State’s first spring scrimmage under Tucker.

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Michigan State football had their first spring football scrimmage of the Mel Tucker era on Saturday, and the team played with a lot of intensity and pace, reflective of Tucker’s attitude and demeanor. The team didn’t follow a traditional spring game but instead showed us what a practice under Mel Tucker’s administration looks like.

After the showcase, Mel Tucker and transfer quarterback Anthony Russo spoke to the media to discuss the practice and the team as they currently stand.

Below, we compiled some of the best quotes that were put on Twitter by MSU beat reporters.

Michigan State football transfers on why they chose MSU

Michigan State’s social media team dove into the lives of three MSU transfer athletes and why they chose to come to Michigan State.

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Spring football is in the air, and the Michigan State Spartans are gearing up for their annual spring football game this Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

MSU’s social media team has been stellar all spring long, giving the fans a great look inside the program, and today was no exception.

The MSU social media team went behind the scenes with three of Michigan State’s new transfer students: QB Anthony Russo, RB Kenneth Walker and DE Drew Jordan on why they chose to come to Michigan State.

This video was really well done and will make Spartan fans excited to watch these three players come fall.

The video can be found on Michigan State football’s Twitter page here:

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WATCH: First look at MSU Football transfers and early enrollees in uniform

Some new Michigan State Football players are on campus and in uniform.

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A host of new Michigan State Football players are enrolling in the winter/spring semester to get a jumpstart on their time with the program, and thus, we get our first look at some of the new Spartans in their gear.

Drew Jordan, Anthony Russo and Michael Gravely Jr. are all seen in their uniforms in a cool video below. Russo also talks briefly about getting No. 15.

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Watch it below:

Looking at every committed player in the Michigan State Football 2021 recruiting class

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MSU Football Transfer Tracker: Every incoming and outgoing transfer

So far 12 Spartans have entered the NCAA transfer portal. The Spartans have also gotten three players from the transfer portal so far.

Mel Tucker promised to overhaul the MSU roster through multiple channels, and we have seen that in spades this month as the transfers are starting to pile up for Michigan State football.

The portal has been both an avenue for MSU to find new players and for some of their players who are no longer a fit under Tucker’s new vision to find new homes. At this time, 13 Spartans have entered the NCAA transfer portal to seek new schools. Conversely, the Spartans have also received three players, all likely starters, from the transfer portal.

Let’s review who is leaving and coming to Michigan State:

WATCH: MSU grad transfer QB Anthony Russo releases welcome video to Spartan nation

Anthony Russo is a Spartan, with the graduate transfer quarterback from Temple making it official on Twitter on Saturday.

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Anthony Russo is a Spartan, with the graduate transfer quarterback from Temple making it official via Twitter on Saturday.

Russo, who was a three-year starter at Temple, announced earlier this week that he would be continuing his collegiate career at MSU next season. On Saturday, he released a welcome video to express his excitement in becoming a Spartan.

Check out the video below:

Russo will battle it out with redshirt freshman Payton Thorne, junior Theo Day, freshman Noah Kim and incoming freshman Hamp Fay for the starting quarterback spot next season. Russo and Thorne are the two clear favorites for the starting nod heading into spring ball.

Russo, who is listed at 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, was a three-year starter at Temple, appearing in 26 games. He has a completion percentage of 59.6%, 6,287 passing yards, 44 passing touchdowns and 32 interceptions in his career. Russo also has seven career rushing touchdowns.

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Locked On Spartans: No, not THAT Anthony Russo

Wil and Matt react to what was a fun signing day for MSU fans. Then they talk about the Spartans adding Anthony Russo as a grad transfer QB.

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Wil and Matt react to what was a fun signing day for MSU fans. Then they talk about the Spartans adding Anthony Russo as a grad transfer QB and Naquan Jones leaving for the NFL.

You can find the episode on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Fab Four: Selecting Michigan State football’s Mount Rushmore of all-time recruits

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Michigan State lands grad transfer QB Anthony Russo from Temple

Russo, who is listed at 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, was a three-year starter at Temple, appearing in 26 games.

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Most of the attention on Wednesday centered around the early signing period opening for the class of 2021 recruits, but there was another big football-related announcement for Michigan State — a new graduate transfer quarterback.

Anthony Russo, a grad transfer quarterback from Temple, announced on Wednesday that he will be coming to MSU next season. Chris Solari of The Detroit Free Press reported that he has one year of eligibility remaining and will be immediately eligible to play next season.

Russo, who is listed at 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, was a three-year starter at Temple, appearing in 26 games. He has a completion percentage of 59.6%, 6,287 passing yards, 44 passing touchdowns and 32 interceptions in his career. Russo also has seven career rushing touchdowns.

This past season, Russo started the first three games of the season but then missed the next two because of a shoulder injury and the final two games after being placed on the COVID-19 protocol list.

Russo will join an interesting competition next spring for the starting quarterback position. As of right now, that will include junior Rocky Lombardi, redshirt freshman Payton Thorne, junior Theo Day, freshman Noah Kim and incoming freshman Hamp Fay — who will be enrolling early this spring.

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