Two weeks before season opener, Missouri State recruits quarterback from Rice, report says

The Missouri State Bears opened fall training camp on Thursday, July 28, 2017 at Plaster Stadium.

Missouri State's quarterback competition may be getting a little more interesting.

The Houston Chronicle reported on Wednesday that Rice University quarterback J.T. Granato will transfer to Missouri State and be eligible immediately. 

Chuck Pool, assistant athletic director at Rice, confirmed Thursday that Granato asked for his release with the intent to transfer.

Missouri State officials would not confirm the quarterback's transfer on Thursday. 

Granato appeared in one game for the Owls in 2016. He didn't throw a pass, but he had one rush for a four-yard touchdown. The 6-foot-4 quarterback will be a redshirt sophomore.

Rice is a member of FBS-Conference USA and is located in Houston, Texas. 

Granato was the No. 48 pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2015, according to 247Sports.

Questioned by a News-Leader reporter, Bears head coach Dave Steckel was non-committal to a starting quarterback on Saturday. 

Missouri State travels to the University of Missouri on Sept. 2.

Missouri State football notebook: Quarterback competition is still open