Michigan Football Loses Transfer QB

Colin Hurley departs program after joining from LSU this offseason

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:33pm

Michigan's football program has lost quarterback Colin Hurley, who transferred to Ann Arbor from LSU this offseason. The reasons for Hurley's departure are currently unclear, as he had been participating in spring practices with the Wolverines.

Why it matters

Hurley's exit is a setback for Michigan's quarterback depth, as the team was hoping the LSU transfer could provide competition and depth behind incumbent starter J.J. McCarthy. The Wolverines will now need to reevaluate their options at the position heading into the 2026 season.

The details

Hurley, a former 4-star recruit, joined Michigan as a transfer from LSU this offseason. He had been going through spring practices with the team and was recently featured in a video report on the school's athletic website, MGoBlue TV. However, reports now indicate that Hurley is no longer with the program, though the specific reasons for his departure are unknown.

  • Hurley transferred to Michigan from LSU this offseason.
  • Hurley had been participating in spring practices with the Wolverines.

The players

Colin Hurley

A former 4-star quarterback recruit who transferred from LSU to Michigan this offseason.

J.J. McCarthy

Michigan's incumbent starting quarterback heading into the 2026 season.

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What’s next

Michigan will need to evaluate its quarterback depth chart and determine how to move forward without Hurley on the roster.

The takeaway

Hurley's departure is an unexpected setback for Michigan's quarterback room, as the team was hoping he could provide competition and depth behind starter J.J. McCarthy. The Wolverines will now need to regroup and find alternative options to bolster their QB depth heading into the 2026 season.