Michigan football adds LSU transfer QB challenged by bad car crash
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The Michigan football program is putting an emphasis on depth in the quarterback room.
Just days after adding former Colorado State quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, the Wolverines have added former LSU quarterback Colin Hurley from the transfer portal. He shared the news on his social media on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Hurley has spent the past two seasons in Baton Rouge but has yet to appear in a game. In 2024, he redshirted and in 2025 he missed time in the spring after he was found unresponsive but breathing following a single-car crash around 3 a.m.
“Colin would like to thank the first responders, the incredible doctors and nurses at Our Lady of the Lake Health and the many Tiger Fans for their care and compassion,” a statement from Hurley’s family read at the time. “Colin is resting and is stable while more tests and care are being administered. We are confident that Colin will make a full recovery from this terrible accident.”
He eventually returned to the team in April, surprising everyone during spring practice, according to The Daily Advertiser.
“Colin Hurley has made a full recovery and has rejoined the LSU football program,” a statement on the LSU “X” page said. “His return is not only a testament to his elite physical health, determination and commitment — but also the performance professionals in Florida, as well as the unwavering and closely coordinated support of LSU’s medical, training, coaching and academic staff under the leadership of Brian Kelly. Colin and his family are grateful for the dedication, collaboration and support of everyone involved throughout the process.
“Now back with his team, his sole focus is on football and academics — working alongside his teammates and coaches to contribute to the success of the program.”
Hurley was a four-star prospect coming out of Jacksonville, Florida (Trinity Christian Academy), in the class of 2024. He was originally in the 2025 class before he reclassified and arrived at LSU as a 16-year-old in January of 2024.
Hurley comes to Ann Arbor to likely compete for the backup job with Bryce Underwood, who is set to return, locked into the starting role. It will likely be a two-man race between Hurley and Fowler-Nicolosi. U-M saw a lot of turnover at the position this offseason with Jadyn Davis, Mikey Keene (Arizona State) and Davis Warren (Stanford) all entering the transfer portal.
Tony Garcia is the Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan football adds LSU transfer QB who was in bad car crash
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