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Mississippi State football lands FSU QB Luke Kromenhoek in transfer portal. How 2025 roster will be impacted
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football has landed a quarterback in the transfer portal.
Luke Kromenhoek, a Florida State transfer, committed to the Bulldogs on Tuesday, announcing it via social media. He’s ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports, and is a former four-star recruit and top player in Florida State’s 2024 recruiting class.
Kromenhoek, a Georgia native, appeared in six games as a freshman in 2024 with starts in the final two games of the season. He completed 52.4% of his throws for 502 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.
How Luke Kromenhoek will fit with Mississippi State football’s roster
Kromenhoek comes to Bulldogs to presumably fill the spot vacated by Michael Van Buren Jr., who transferred to LSU. Blake Shapen announced he’s returning to MSU after suffering a season-ending injury in Week 4 as the starter. Third-string quarterback Chris Parson also entered the transfer portal.
Coach Jeff Lebby is very high on Shapen as the starter, so it’s likely Kromenhoek will serve as the backup. However, Shapen has had injury issues throughout his career.
The Bulldogs signed four-star KaMario Taylor in the 2025 recruiting class.
Mississippi State transfer portal targets
Kromenhoek is the ninth player to commit to Mississippi State via the transfer portal.
- CB Jayven Williams (Kennesaw State)
- DL Jamil Burroughs (Miami)
- S Jahron Manning (Old Dominion)
- DE Red Hibbler (NC State)
- DE Nevaeh Sanders (Northern Illinois
- WR Brenan Thompson (Oklahoma)
- WR Jaron Glover (Michigan State)
- OT Jesse Ramil (James Madison)
- QB Luke Kromenhoek (Florida State)
When does transfer portal close?
The college football transfer portal closes on Dec. 28.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.