Texas had a need and Anthony Fera was able to fill it. This morning it was announced that Penn State redshirt junior Anthony Fera has committed to transfer to the University of Texas football team. Fera handled all kicking and punting duties for the Nittany Lions last season and was a second-team All-Big 10 punter [...]
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