Sep 14, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Troy Trojans quarterback Matthew Caldwell (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns Sign Troy QB Transfer

Originally posted on Texas Longhorns on SI
By Zach Dimmitt | Last updated May 4, 2025 2:48 PM ET

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns are making an addition to their quarterback room following the end of spring practice.

Per reports from On3, the Longhorns have signed Troy quarterback transfer Matthew Caldwell, who had a career season for the Trojans in 2024. Austin will mark the fourth stop he's made in his college career after one year at Jacksonville State and two at Gardner-Webb.

Last season at Troy, Caldwell completed 141 of 223 passes for 1,608 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also added five rushing touchdowns and even caught a 29-yard pass.

Caldwell could now potentially battle Trey Owens in fall camp for the backup role behind Arch Manning. Though Caldwell's in-game reps are limited compared to some veteran players, he has the most collegiate experience of anyone in the quarterback room aside from Joe Tatum.

Manning is set to enter his first full season as a starter after taking over for Quinn Ewers but could potentially be the No. 1 overall pick next draft cycle if he lives up to expectations in 2025. Ewers helped lead Texas to back-to-back College Football Playoff Semifinals before being a seventh-round pick by the Miami Dolphins.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian will be hoping that Caldwell doesn't have to play due to a Manning injury. But if it happens, the Longhorns will at least have a veteran that can steady the ship if need be.

This is a developing story.

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