Tony Muskett

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Tony Muskett
Virginia Cavaliers – No. 11
PositionQuarterback
ClassSenior
MajorBusiness administration
Personal information
Born:2002 (age 21–22)
Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
CollegeMonmouth (2020–2022)
Virginia (2023–present)
High schoolWest Springfield
(Fairfax County, Virginia)
Career highlights and awards
  • First Team All-Big South (2020, 2021)
  • Big South Offensive Freshman of the Year (2020)

Tony Muskett (born c. 2002) is an American football quarterback for Virginia. He previously played college football for Monmouth.

High school

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Muskett grew up in Springfield, Virginia and attended and played high school football for West Springfield High School in Fairfax County, Virginia. In four years with the school he threw for over 7,000 yards and a total of 69 touchdowns. He also earned First Team All-Conference and All-Region selections.[1] He committed to play college football for Monmouth of July 4, 2019.[2]

College career

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Monmouth

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Muskett began his college football career with Monmouth, joining the team during the 2020–21 COVID-19 season.[3] As a true freshman he started all four of the team's games.[4] He made his debut against Charleston Southern as he went eighteen of 26 for 297 yards and two touchdowns.[5] Against Big South opponents Gardner–Webb and No. 7 Kennesaw State he threw two touchdowns against the Bulldogs and a career-high four touchdowns against the Owls. He earned two Big South Freshman of the Week after the games against Charleston Southern and Kennesaw State.[6][7] After the team's final regular season game against Robert Morris was canceled they earned a bid ranked No. 10 to play against No. 4 Sam Houston in the playoffs.[8] After not throwing a single interception all season he threw two in a failed comeback effort to the Bearkats. He finished the game with a tied career-high 297 passing yards alongside a single touchdown pass.[9] Following the season he earned First Team All-Big South,[10] 2020–21 Big South Offensive Freshman of the Year,[10] and HERO Sports Freshman All-America honoree honors.[11][12] He also finished fifth in voting for the Jerry Rice Award.[13]

In 2021, Muskett's sophomore season, he started all eleven games for the Hawks. He led the team to a 7–4 while going 6–1 in conference play.[14] After losing the season-opener against FBS opponent Middle Tennessee[15] he led the team past Tim DeMorat and Fordham while going thirty of 44 for 268 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.[16][17] After beating Charleston Southern[18] 41–14 they'd lose to Holy Cross 15–45. On homecoming night against Gardner–Webb he went eighteen of 31 for 289 yards and four touchdowns in the team's 54–17 win.[19] After losing a close 28–31 game against No. 24 Princeton he led the team to four-straight wins. In that span he threw for thirteen touchdowns including four against North Alabama and Robert Morris.[1] In the four game stretch the team outscored opponents 158 to 73. Muskett and the Hawks could not beat Big South champion and No. 5 Kennesaw State in the season-finale as they lost 17–49.[20][21] Following the season he earned his second-straight First Team All-Big South selection and also made HERO sports All-American Sophomore team.[22][23]

In 2022, he started the first eight games for the team before missing the final three games with a knee injury.[24] The team transitioned into the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) for the 2022 season and he was named as a CAA Preseason All-Conference selection.[25] In the team's CAA debut in conference play the Hawks fell to New Hampshire 21–31. Against Fordham he threw for a season-high 323 yards and two touchdowns despite the 49–52 loss. Following a 45–6 win over Georgetown he led the Hawks past No. 10 Villanova 49–42.[26][27] In the upset win he threw for 161 yards on eleven of seventeen passing and an additional three touchdown passes.[28] Against Lehigh he threw for three touchdown passes while winning 35–7. On the ground he also ran for 56 yards and another touchdown. In a game that went into seventh-overtime against No. 19 Rhode Island he threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns.[29][30] He would not play the final three games against Towson,[31] No. 16 Delaware and Stony Brook. Following the season he announced his intent to transfer from the team.[32]

Virginia

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On December 11, 2022, Muskett transferred to Virginia.[33][34]

Statistics

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Season Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD
Monmouth Hawks
2020–21 4 4 3–1 80 128 62.5 1,039 8.1 9 2 150.8 27 -13 -0.5 0
2021 11 11 7–4 239 367 65.1 2,651 7.2 25 6 145.0 70 -41 -0.7 4
2022 8 8 4–4 143 223 64.1 1,997 9.0 17 8 157.3 65 210 3.2 1
Virginia Cavaliers
2023 6 6 2–4 93 147 63.3 1,031 7.0 6 5 128.8 61 66 1.1 1
2024 0 0 0−0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0
Career 29 29 16−13 555 865 64.2 6,718 7.8 57 21 146.3 223 222 1.0 6

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tony Muskett - Football". Monmouth University Athletics. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Tony Muskett, 2020 Pro Style Quarterback - Rivals.com". rivals.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  3. ^ Vannini, Chris. "Why FCS college football moving to a permanent spring season would be impractical: Vannini". The Athletic. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "Big South Announces 2021-22 COVID Emergency Scheduling Policies". bigsouthsports.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "Charleston Southern vs. Monmouth - College Football Game Summary - March 27, 2021". ESPN. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  6. ^ "TONY MUSKETT NAMED STATS FCS NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK". Monmouth University Athletics. April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Edelson, Stephen. "Monmouth football: After stunning spring debut, young QB looks to lead Hawks to new heights". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  8. ^ Morrison, Ethan (April 12, 2021). "Robert Morris-Monmouth game canceled | Colonial Sports Network". Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Dean, Richard (April 24, 2021). "Sam Houston advances to FCS quarterfinals with win over Monmouth". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Big South Announces 2020-21 Football Annual Award Winners". bigsouthsports.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  11. ^ Herder, Sam (May 19, 2021). "FCS: 2020-21 HERO Sports Freshman All-American Team". HERO Sports. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  12. ^ Siegel, Dan (December 14, 2022). "Just how good is new UVA football quarterback Tony Muskett?". Streaking The Lawn. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  13. ^ Haley, Craig (May 3, 2021). "UIW's Cameron Ward Wins 10th Jerry Rice Award as FCS Freshman of the Year". The Analyst. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  14. ^ "2021 Football Schedule". Monmouth University Athletics. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  15. ^ Edelson, Stephen. "Monmouth falls at Middle Tennessee, 50-15, in mistake-filled season-opener". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  16. ^ "Monmouth football: 5 takeaways from 52-49 loss to Fordham". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  17. ^ Murray, Chris. "Fordham Football Falls to Monmouth in Home-Opener, 26-23". The Observer. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  18. ^ Ready, Mike (September 19, 2021). "Monmouth Opens Big South Schedule With Impressive Win Over Charleston Southern - Jersey Sporting News". jerseysportingnews.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  19. ^ "Transfer portal leads Tony Muskett back home to Virginia". cbs19news.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  20. ^ "Football vs Monmouth on 11/20/2021 - Box Score". Kennesaw State University Athletics. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  21. ^ Edelson, Stephen. "Monmouth football falls in Big South championship game to Kennesaw State". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  22. ^ "Big South Announces 2021 Football Annual Award Winners". bigsouthsports.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  23. ^ Herder, Sam (December 14, 2021). "2021 HERO Sports FCS All-American Teams". HERO Sports. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  24. ^ Ratcliffe, Jerry (December 11, 2022). "Virginia gains commitments from Monmouth QB and big OT from Saginaw Valley via transfer portal". Jerry Ratcliffe. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  25. ^ Madia, Greg (March 4, 2023). "Transfer QB Tony Muskett wants to be the 'point guard' of Virginia's offense". The Daily Progress. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  26. ^ "Monmouth football stuns No. 9 Villanova, 49-42, getting first CAA win in dramatic fashion". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  27. ^ "Villanova Downed by Monmouth In Slugfest". Philly College Sports. September 25, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  28. ^ "MONMOUTH UPSETS #9 VILLANOVA FOR FIRST CAA WIN". Monmouth University Athletics. September 24, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  29. ^ "Rhode Island goes seven overtimes to defeat Monmouth 48-46". thestar.com. October 22, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  30. ^ "URI tops Monmouth in historic fashion - The Good 5 Cent Cigar". October 27, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  31. ^ "Monmouth football: 5 takeways from crushing Towson loss, as defense collapses". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  32. ^ Johnson, Eric (April 8, 2023). "Muskett working hard to be QB1 in Charlottesville". WSLS. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  33. ^ Newton, Matt (December 11, 2022). "Monmouth Quarterback Tony Muskett Transfers to Virginia Football". si.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  34. ^ Madia, Greg (April 6, 2023). "Transfer QB Tony Muskett making a strong impression in Virginia's spring practices". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
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