Jordan Turner (American football) explained

Jordan Turner is an American football linebacker for the Michigan State Spartans. He previously played for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Early life and high school

Turner attended Farmington High School located in Farmington, Michigan. Coming out of high school, Turner was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.^{[1] [2]}

College career

Wisconsin

During Turner's first collegiate season in 2021, he notched six tackles with one being for a loss, and two interceptions on just 24 snaps.^[3] In week nine of the 2022 season, Turner notched six tackles and an interception in a win over the Purdue Boilermakers.^[4] In the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Turner tallied eight tackles with one and a half being for a loss, as he helped the Badgers to a win over Oklahoma State, en route to being named the bowl's MVP.^[5] Turner finished the 2022 season playing in all 13 games with 11 starts for the Badgers, where he totaled 65 tackles with five being for a loss, two sacks, a pass deflection, an interception, and a forced fumble.^{[6] [7]} During the 2023 season, Turner notched 61 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble.^[8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Turner decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.^{[9] [10]}

Michigan State

Turner decided to transfer to play for the Michigan State Spartans.^{[11] [12]} In week five of the 2024 season, Turner totaled nine tackles and an interception in a loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes.^[13]

External links

• • • Wisconsin Badgers bio
• Michigan State Spartans bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Galloway . Jason . Badgers add inside linebacker Jordan Turner to 2020 recruiting class . Wisconsin State Journal . 25 June 2019 . 12 October 2024.
2. News: Temple . Jesse . Fit over family ties: Inside 2020 LB Jordan Turner's path to Wisconsin and why coaches call him the 'full package' . The New York Times . 14 February 2020 . 12 October 2024.
3. News: Temple . Jesse . Why after playing just 24 snaps last season, Wisconsin's Jordan Turner appears poised to earn a starting ILB spot . The New York Times . 28 February 2022 . 12 October 2024.
4. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . Raising cash with every tackle: Jordan Turner's play helps Wisconsin and a Madison charity . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . 3 November 2022 . 12 October 2024.
5. News: Temple . Jesse . Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Turner addresses suspension, reinstatement after OWI arrest . The New York Times . 17 August 2023 . 12 October 2024.
6. Web site: Connolly . Matt . Wisconsin reinstates Jordan Turner following 10-day suspension . On3.com . 10 July 2023 . 12 October 2024.
7. News: Temple . Jesse . Wisconsin LB Jordan Turner suspended indefinitely for violating discipline policy . The New York Times . 30 June 2023 . 12 October 2024.
8. Web site: Meyer . Craig . Michigan State gets transfer commits from Wisconsin LB Jordan Turner, Purdue WR TJ Sheffield . Detroit Free Press . 18 December 2023 . 12 October 2024.
9. Web site: Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Turner enters NCAA transfer portal . On3.com . 13 December 2023 . 12 October 2024.
10. Web site: Wenzel . Matt . Michigan State adds veteran transfers from Big Ten programs . MLive.com . 19 December 2023 . 12 October 2024.
11. Web site: Wenzel . Matt . Veteran Big Ten linebacker realizes dream by transferring to Michigan State . MLive.com . 23 April 2024 . 12 October 2024.
12. Web site: Sprunger . Noah . Michigan State adds Wisconsin transfer LB Jordan Turner . On3.com . 19 December 2023 . 12 October 2024.
13. Web site: Solari . Chris . LB Jordan Turner's improvement making Michigan State's defense play quicker in the middle . Detroit Free Press . 3 October 2024 . 12 October 2024.