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)

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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_.

Associated Press

Mississippi State Bulldogs (10-1) at UL Monroe Warhawks (3-5)

Monroe, Louisiana; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi State plays UL Monroe after Jerkaila Jordan scored 24 points in Mississippi State’s 73-70 win against the Belmont Bruins.

The Warhawks have gone 2-1 in home games. UL Monroe is fourth in the Sun Belt with 24.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Laila Walker averaging 4.3.

The Bulldogs are 1-1 in road games. Mississippi State is fourth in college basketball with 42.4 rebounds per game. Madina Okot paces the Bulldogs with 9.1.

UL Monroe makes 38.8% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.4 percentage points higher than Mississippi State has allowed to its opponents (30.4%). Mississippi State averages 6.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.9 fewer makes per game than UL Monroe allows.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jakayla Johnson is shooting 43.0% and averaging 14.0 points for the Warhawks.

Eniya Russell is averaging 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists for the Bulldogs.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – A Mississippi woman has been charged with the murder of her ex-husband.

According to Franklin County Sheriff Tom Tindle, the shooting took place on Friday.

Kacie Woods, 28, was arrested after allegedly shooting James Marshall Woods, 53.

She’s been charged with second-degree murder. Her bond has been set at $300,000.

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