With the college football season only a few months away, the Texas Longhorns are preparing for a national title run. Since the 2025 season ended, Texas has been busy reshaping its roster and adding more weapons. One of their biggest additions is Michael Masunas who is expected to get most of the snaps at tight end.
Masunas joined the Longhorns following three solid seasons at Michigan State . The Arizona native finished his Spartans career with 24 receptions for 270 yards and found the end zone three times . He is arriving in Austin after setting new career highs in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns.
Although Masunas' statistics may not jump off the page, he knows what it is like to play for a program with high expectations. He will also get an upgrade at quarterback by getting to work with Arch Manning who is entering his second season as the Longhorns starter. If Masunas can take advantage of his improved situation a career year could be in store.
During the 2025 campaign, the Longhorns tight end showed there was more to his game. After recording five catches in his first two collegiate seasons, Masunas recorded 19 receptions and finished with more than 37 receiving yards for the first time. That helped raise his stock before entering the transfer portal to find a new home.
In his first season as a Longhorn, Masunas will be part of a revamped offense. The Longhorns additions include wide receiver Cam Coleman , and running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raheem Brown. They will join a group that features talented veterans such as Ryan Wingo and Emmet Mosley V. That offense should make life difficult for defensive coordinators.
If Masunas can replicate his play from last season, he should get plenty of opportunities in the burnt orange. He showed during his final season as a Spartan that he can be a threat in the passing stage and will now get to prove that on a bigger stage.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Michigan State transfer TE Michael Masunas will be BIG weapon at Texas
