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Former LSU tight end Mac Markway transfers to Nebraska

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Mac Markway 84 runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on Grambling State at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Former LSU Tigers tight end Mac Markway has enrolled at Nebraska and joined the Cornhuskers team, according to a report by On3’s Steve Wiltfong.

Mac Markway left LSU earlier in the month and has not yet practiced at Nebraska. However, he is expected to join the team on the practice field on Tuesday. Classes at Nebraska began on Monday. Markway also posted a photo of a Nebraska helmet to social media.

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After playing one season at LSU, head coach Brian Kelly shared that Mac Markway had made the decision that he wasn’t going to play there anymore. However, at the time Kelly spoke about his decision, he didn’t know if he’d be transferring or not.

At  6-foot-4, 250 lbs, Mac Markway seemed like he had a bright future with LSU. A former four-star recruit in the Class of 2023, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, he made his impact felt as a freshman. He played in 12 games for the Tigers and had a touchdown catch against Georgia State in November.

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In the end, he did choose to transfer and appears to have landed at a Big Ten program. Markway’s father, Matt, spoke to On3, sharing why he chose to transfer to Nebraska.

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“Program on the rise, tight end heavy offense, great fans,” Matt Markway said.

With Mac Markway coming into the program so close to the regular season, it will be interesting to see what kind of impact he’s able to have this season in Lincoln. In particular, when he’d be ready to see the field and have the understanding necessary to be on the field in a new offense.

There are high hopes for Nebraska in year two under head coach Matt Rhule. After going 5-7 last season, the Cornhuskers are hoping to make it to a bowl game for the first time since 2016.

Nebraska opens the season on Saturday against UTEP.

Nebraska and the Transfer Portal

Now in the second season under Rhule, Nebraska is continuing to work on a rebuild. That has included working to add to the roster through the Transfer Portal.

Nebraska has the 32nd-ranked recruiting class in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 College Football Team Transfer Portal Rankings. That’s a class that includes nine incoming players with six of those coming in from power conference schools. Notably, Mac Markway is not yet included in that class.