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One of Texas's biggest question marks may have turned into a position battle this fall It is starting to look like transfer tight end Michael Masunas has a little more competition for the starting role than initially expected.

AUGUST 20 • HOOKEMHEADLINES.COM

Signs with Texas Masunas will transfer to Texas, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Masunas has his best season in three years with Michigan State in 2025, reeling in 19 catches for 232 yards and three touchdowns. He'll take his hybrid receiving and blocking ability Texas with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Decides to enter portal Masunas has decided to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per his X account.

Impact After a career season for Michigan State, Masunas will try to take advantage of his relatively higher stock. While part of MSU, he logged 24 receptions (on 29 targets) for 270 yards.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Scores in OT thriller Masunas hauled in all three targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-40 overtime victory against Boston College.

Impact Masunas was the recipient of a three-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Aidan Chiles in the second quarter, tying the game at 14 at the time. While Chiles appears to have developed a better rapport with his receiver room, Masunas seems to have stepped up as the top target at the tight end spot, pacing the room in catches and yards in both games for the Spartans thus far. His next opportunity will come against Youngstown State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in OT thriller Masunas hauled in all three targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-40 overtime victory against Boston College.

Impact Masunas was the recipient of a three-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Aidan Chiles in the second quarter, tying the game at 14 at the time. While Chiles appears to have developed a better rapport with his receiver room, Masunas seems to have stepped up as the top target at the tight end spot, pacing the room in catches and yards in both games for the Spartans thus far. His next opportunity will come against Youngstown State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in spring Masunas (shoulder) was a full participant in spring football, Matt Wenzel of MLive.com reports.

Impact Masunas got a doctor's green light in February, which cleared him for Michigan State's spring practice the next two months. During 2024, he logged four receptions for 37 yards.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of 2024 Masunas is out for the remainder of Michigan State's 2024 season due to a shoulder injury, Matt Wenzel of MLive.com reports.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Masunas' shoulder injury will cause him to be out for the remainder of 2024. The student athlete already redshirted one season, so he will have two years of collegiate eligibility beginning from 2025.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Masunas (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Oregon.

Impact Masunas was listed as questionable prior to the game, but it seems he wasn't able to pass a late fitness test, and the tight end is now set to miss a second consecutive contest. He'll have two weeks to recover, as the Spartans will play next against Iowa on Oct. 19 following their bye week.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Masunas (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's showdown with the Ducks, Matt Wenzel of MLive.com reports.

Impact Masunas remains questionable to suit up for the Spartans after sitting out against Ohio State. The 6-foot-5 redshirt sophomore tight end has seen his utilization increase significantly this season, hauling in four receptions for 37 yards across four contests while playing just under 50 snaps a game. Masunas will likely be a game-time call for the Spartans in a tough road trip to Eugene this Friday.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 5 Masunas (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Ohio State.

Impact The reasons for Masunas' absences are unclear, though he wouldn't have played a prominent role in the passing game even if deemed available. The earliest he'll be eligible to return will be against Oregon on Oct. 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE