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10,000-Yard QB Enters Transfer Portal After Head Coaching Change

10,000-Yard QB Enters Transfer Portal After Head Coaching Change

Summary

Byrum Brown, a top-rated college football quarterback, has entered the transfer portal after his coach, Alex Golesh, left the University of South Florida. Brown is highly skilled, having gained over 10,000 yards in four years. His move comes as the transfer portal opens, allowing college players to switch schools.

Key Facts

  • Byrum Brown is a leading college football quarterback rated fourth-best in the country by Pro Football Focus.
  • He played at the University of South Florida and achieved over 10,000 yards in total.
  • Brown's head coach, Alex Golesh, left USF to join Auburn University.
  • Brown entered the transfer portal after his coach's departure.
  • In the 2025 season, Brown threw for 3,158 yards and rushed for 1,008 yards, scoring 42 touchdowns.
  • Brown is known for his dynamic playing style, which includes throwing, rushing, and even catching passes.
  • The college football transfer portal allows players to change schools, similar to NFL free agency.

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