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Michael Osei-Bonsu, a Missouri State University basketball standout, will play football next season

Foward Michael Osei-Bonsu pushes towards the basket in a previous game versus Indiana State
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Foward Michael Osei-Bonsu pushes towards the basket in a previous game versus Indiana State

Osei-Bonsu "Big Mike" played two seasons for the MO State men's basketball team.

Missouri State’s forward Michael Osei-Bonsu, otherwise known as “Big Mike,” will be making the switch from the basketball court to the football field.

The 6’4,” 289-pound now defensive lineman or tight end has no history of playing football. With one season left of eligibility to play a college sport, he has now made the jump.

The news break comes from Pete Thamel on X citing his ESPN sources. More information is expected in the coming days.

Bears football will kick off their season on September 5 where they will face Texas A&M in College Station, Texas then will travel home for their home opener the following week to face Lindenwood.

Elizabeth is a senior at Missouri State University studying Journalism with a specialty in sports broadcasting. Originally from St. Louis Missouri, she enjoys writing and reporting on all thing's sports related with a special love of baseball and football.