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USC QB Husan Longstreet Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
The highly-touted freshman is seeking more playing time and a better path to development.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:14pm
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Longstreet's transfer decision reflects the evolving landscape of college football, as players seek the best opportunities to develop and showcase their talents.Corona TodayUSC's freshman quarterback Husan Longstreet, a former 5-star recruit, has announced plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after just one season with the Trojans. Longstreet, who showed promise in limited action, is seeking more playing time and development opportunities, with his father citing uncertainty over the future coaching staff at USC as a factor in the decision.
Why it matters
Longstreet's departure is part of a larger trend at USC, with 19 players from the Trojans' 2025 roster announcing plans to enter the transfer portal. This exodus of talent leaves USC in need of a new quarterback, as Longstreet was the primary backup to current starter Jayden Maiava.
The details
Longstreet, a highly-touted prospect from Corona, California, was a significant recruiting victory for USC coach Lincoln Riley. During his limited playing time this season, he showed flashes of brilliance, completing 13 of 15 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 76 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. However, Longstreet only appeared in four games as a backup, leading him and his family to believe that transferring is the best path for his development and future playing time.
- Longstreet announced his intention to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal on April 12, 2026.
The players
Husan Longstreet
A former 5-star recruit and freshman quarterback at USC who has announced plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Lincoln Riley
The head coach of the USC Trojans football team.
Jayden Maiava
The current starting quarterback for the USC Trojans.
Jonas Williams
An incoming freshman quarterback who is now expected to be the primary backup to Maiava at USC.
Kevin Longstreet
The father of Husan Longstreet, who explained his son's desire for more playing time and development opportunities as the reason for entering the transfer portal.
What they’re saying
“Husan wants to compete and develop on the field. He believes that playing is the only way to improve, and with no guarantees about the future coaching staff at USC, the family wants to give Husan the best chance to succeed.”
— Kevin Longstreet, Father of Husan Longstreet
What’s next
USC is likely to actively seek another quarterback through the transfer portal to fill the void left by Longstreet's departure. The Trojans have already secured six commitments from the portal, with a focus on bolstering their defense.
The takeaway
Longstreet's decision to enter the transfer portal highlights the increasing fluidity of the college football landscape, as players seek out the best opportunities for playing time and development. This move also underscores the challenges facing USC, as they work to rebuild their roster and find a suitable replacement for their former 5-star quarterback.
