FAMU football QB Junior Muratovic enters the NCAA Transfer Portal, TE Koby Gross re-enters
Longtime Florida A&M football backup quarterback Junior Muratovic has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.
On Thursday, May 1, the rising redshirt senior posted his transfer portal submission provided to him by the university.
FAMU quarterback Junior Muratovic (7) runs the ball during the Orange Blossom Classic between Florida A&M University and Jackson State University at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.
Muratovic spent the 2021 to 2024 seasons with the Rattlers, getting two starts during his tenure. The Orlando native completed 53 of 104 passes (51 percent) for 500 yards and two touchdowns against six interceptions.
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FAMU recently got a commitment from former Fordham quarterback CJ Montes, a Walter Payton Award Finalist in 2023, an honor given to the top offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision.
Also, FAMU tight end Koby Gross has re-entered the transfer portal after announcing that he would return to the team last Sunday, April 27. Gross was an All-Southwestern Athletic Conference second-teamer for the Rattlers after hauling 24 receptions for 257 yards and three touchdowns.
FAMU football opens its 2025 season versus the Howard Bison in the Orange Blossom Classic, which will be played at Miami Gardens' Hard Rock Stadium.
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