Anthony Russo

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs for a touchdown past Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Walker runs for 264 yards as Spartans beat Wildcats 38-21

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 04, 2021 01:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) runs the against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern hopes to get some payback against Michigan State. The Wildcats will have their opportunity Friday night when they open at home against the Spartans in what they hope kicks off a run toward their third Big Ten West championship in four years. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)

Northwestern seeks payback against Michigan State in opener

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 02, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2021, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tucker is entering his second season at Michigan State, but it seems as if he is starting over with an influx of transfers such as former Temple quarterback Anthony Russo. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Michigan State leaves Northwestern guessing as it prepares

By Larry Lage Aug. 31, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 24, 2021, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Anthony Russo runs to his position during an NCAA college football scrimmage in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker is entering his second season at Michigan State, but it seems as if he is starting over with an influx of transfers such as former Temple quarterback Anthony Russo. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Tucker has 20 transfers to help Michigan State's turnaround

By Larry Lage Aug. 16, 2021 08:43 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller throws on the sideline during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. With two-time Big Ten player of the year Justin Fields departing for the NFL, returning backups C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller III and five-star January enrollee Kyle McCord took the snaps in spring practice.
Stroud was believed to be the front-runner entering the spring, but coach Ryan Day said a starter might not be determined until the week of the Sept. 2 opener at Minnesota.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)

Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Temple quarterback Anthony Russo looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against Navy in Annapolis, Md. Michigan State still has uncertainty at quarterback, and coach Mel Tucker is in no rush to clarify it. Russo, a transfer from Temple, joins the mix this offseason, and Payton Thorne is back after playing four games as a redshirt freshman. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)

MSU's competition between Russo, Thorne just getting started

By Noah Trister Apr. 24, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

Ohio State's Master Teague III rushes against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Ohio State at Michigan State 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 02:55 PM EST

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. SMU won 47-23. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Buechele, No. 18 SMU pull away late, top undermanned Temple

By Anthony Sanfilippo Nov. 07, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Temple head coach Rod Carey looks at the field during an NCAA football game against Memphis on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. Struggling Temple plays No. 18 SMU on Saturday, Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

No. 18 SMU Mustangs got extra time before playing at Temple

Nov. 05, 2020 11:54 AM EST

File-This Oct. 24, 2020, file photo shows Oklahoma State lineman Logan Carter (87) grabbing the jersey of Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose (23) while Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) attempts to sneak by during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Rose, like everybody else in college football, had no idea last spring if there would be a season. Iowa State's junior linebacker wanted to be ready just in case, so day in and day out for three months he went to his high school in the Cleveland suburb of Brecksville, Ohio, to do workouts prescribed by the Cyclones' new strength staff. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)

College Football Picks: Validation time for 'Pokes, Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 28, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

Memphis defensive lineman O'Bryan Goodson (1) drags down Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2020 09:27 PM EDT

Temple's Ray Davis carries the ball against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Temple at Navy 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 07:47 PM EDT

North Carolina offensive lineman Jordan Tucker gestures toward an official during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

North Carolina breezes past Temple 55-13 in Military Bowl

By David Ginsburg Dec. 27, 2019 03:37 PM EST

North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates a touchdown against North Carolina State with teammates during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

North Carolina faces Temple in Military Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Temple cruises to 49-17 victory over Connecticut

Nov. 30, 2019 07:45 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anthony Russo threw two touchdown passes to Branden Mack and Re’Mahn Davis ran for 105 yards and a score as Temple rolled to a 49-17...

Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant (7) picks up a blocked extra point attempt by Temple place kicker Will Mobley before returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

No. 17 Cincinnati beats Temple 15-13 for AAC title berth

By Joe Kay Nov. 23, 2019 10:22 PM EST

Mobley kicks 3 FGs to help carry Temple past Tulane, 29-21

Nov. 16, 2019 05:25 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Will Mobley kicked three field goals and Anthony Russo threw two touchdown passes as Temple held off Tulane, 29-21 in an American Athletic...

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, congratulates running back Gerrid Doaks (23) after his touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

No. 17 Cincinnati visits ECU looking for 6th straight win

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 03:03 PM EDT

UCF runs over Temple in second half of 63-21 victory

Oct. 26, 2019 10:46 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Otis Anderson rushed for a career-high 205 yards, Bentavious Thompson scored two of Central Florida's five rushing touchdowns and the...