LSU football quarterback transfers to Big Ten powerhouse
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Former LSU football quarterback Colin Hurley is headed to the Big Ten. He committed to Michigan, according to multiple reports, and brings three years of eligibility with him.
Hurley joins former LSU commit Bryce Underwood, who started for the Wolverines as a true freshman in 2025. He led them to a 9-4 overall record and a current No. 18 ranking in the AP poll. The pair were originally both in 2025 recruiting class until Hurley reclassified to 2024. He enrolled at LSU when he was just 16 years old.
Through his two seasons in Baton Rouge, Hurley didn't see any game action. He played behind Garrett Nussmeier, Rickie Collins and Michael Van Buren. When Brian Kelly was fired, Hurley made an emotional post in support of the former head coach on social media.
BREAKING: LSU QB transfer Colin Hurley has committed to Michigan!
The 6’1 220 pound redshirt freshman has three years of eligibility remaining
Hurley is a former four-star recruit who reclassified from 2025 to 2024 #GoBluepic.twitter.com/Beg3WRD46p
— uofmcoverage (@uofmcoverage) January 13, 2026
A former four-star prospect, Hurley ranked the No. 23 at his position and No. 40 out of the state of Florida, per Rivals' Industry Rankings. The Jacksonville native chose LSU over a host of SEC and Power Four offers. At Trinity Christian Academy, he through for over 5,000 yards during his high school career.
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