Zach Calzada, former Texas A&M and Auburn QB, reportedly commits to new program
Quarterback Zach Calzada will continue his up-and-down college football career outside of the SEC.
The former Texas A&M and Auburn quarterback will transfer to FCS program Incarnate Word according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Source: Former Texas A&M and Auburn quarterback Zach Calzada plans to transfer to Incarnate Word. Calzada threw for 2,185 yards and 17 touchdowns at Texas A&M in 10 starts in 2021. He redshirted in 2019 and has has two years of eligibility.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 10, 2023
Calzada was expected to challenge for the starting job when he transferred to Auburn, but ended up as the third-stringer behind T.J. Finley and Robby Ashford.
His highlight in the SEC was on October 9, 2021 when he threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns to help Texas A&M upset then-No. 1 Alabama, 41-38.
Calzada will head to Incarnate Word to replace Lindsey Scott Jr., who won the Walter Payton Award and was named a first-team FCS All-American. Scott accumulated over 5,000 yards in total offense last season.