Huard Enters Transfer Portal, Leaving UW with 2 Scholarship QBs

At 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, a text message arrived to seven media members who cover University of Washington football with somewhat surprising news.

It was sophomore quarterback Sam Huard, in a very organized and professional manner, letting everyone who covers him know he will be entering the transfer portal.

Thus ends the Huard quarterback era of Husky football for now, one that began with Sam's dad and uncle, Damon and Brock, becoming starters for multiple seasons and enjoying a lot of success.

For this latest-generation Huard, a one-time 5-star recruit, he got a taste of UW football but leaves after getting buried on the depth chart following the arrival of new coach Kalen DeBoer and Indiana transfer quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

"This decision has definitely been tough," Huard wrote in the text. "You guys know how much this place means to me."

The 6-foot-2, 193-pound left-hander from Burien's Kennedy Catholic High School leaves Montlake after appearing in five UW games over two seasons, yet just one outing this past fall against Portland State.

He leaves with career totals of 22 completions in 44 passing attempts for 265 yards and a touchdown, plus four interceptions, most coming when he made his lone start in the 2021 Apple Cup against Washington State to finish his freshman season.

With Penix returning next season, and junior back-up and former starter Dylan Morris waiting in the wings, Huard stood the chance of going through another inactive season.

Huard has three seasons of eligibility remaining wherever he goes.

Meantime, the Huskies are down to two scholarship quarterbacks and will likely look for someone in the transfer portal to add depth.

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