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Mississippi State’s Backup QB Battle Has a Veteran in an Awkward Spot

Mississippi State’s Backup QB Battle Has a Veteran in an Awkward Spot

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Jeff Lebby signed quarterback AJ Swann to give his quarterback room something it lacked: a veteran who had started SEC games.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / January 6
Mississippi State has its 2026 backup quarterback in ex-Mountaineer

Mississippi State has its 2026 backup quarterback in ex-Mountaineer

Mississippi State has its backup quarterback for 2026. Appalachian State quarterback AJ Swann has committed to Mississippi State. With freshman Kamario Taylor set to start at quarterback next season, Swann provides the Bulldogs an insurance policy should Taylor get injured.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 5
Mississippi State football lands veteran passer with SEC experience in transfer portal

Mississippi State football lands veteran passer with SEC experience in transfer portal

Mississippi State football made a notable roster addition Monday by securing a veteran quarterback through the transfer portal. The Bulldogs addressed a key offseason need by adding AJ Swann, a passer with extensive experience and familiarity with SEC competition.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 8
4,000-Yard College Football Quarterback Enters Transfer Portal on Monday

4,000-Yard College Football Quarterback Enters Transfer Portal on Monday

This year's college football transfer portal will not officially open until January 2, 2026. It will end on January 16, and the spring window is officially over in a new change by the NCAA.

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College Football News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / October 2, 2025
Beavers Face Another Experienced QB in Appalachian State’s AJ Swann

Beavers Face Another Experienced QB in Appalachian State’s AJ Swann

Each week, we'll give you an in-depth preview of the quarterback going up against the Beavers as Trent Bray looks to guide Oregon State back to the postseason.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 3, 2025
Former LSU Football Quarterback, Prized Prospect Reveals Transfer Destination

Former LSU Football Quarterback, Prized Prospect Reveals Transfer Destination

LSU quarterback AJ Swann revealed his intentions to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal in December after spending one season in Baton Rouge. Despite the decision, Swann chose to stay with the Tigers through their bowl game matchup against the Baylor Bears on Dec.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 19, 2024
LSU Football Quarterback, Former Three-Star Prospect Entering Transfer Portal

LSU Football Quarterback, Former Three-Star Prospect Entering Transfer Portal

LSU quarterback AJ Swann will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season in Baton Rouge, according to On3 Sports' Hayes Fawcett. Swann will remain with the Tigers through their bowl game matchup against the Baylor Bears on Dec.

College Football News / College Football Dawgs / May 3, 2024
The Ranking of the Top SEC Transfer Portal Losers

The Ranking of the Top SEC Transfer Portal Losers

The transfer portal continues to be the bane of college football coaches, and the fans, existence. There are no real “guard rails” in place, no structure, no consideration for the near future, or any future for that matter.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 18, 2023
LSU lands potential Jayden Daniels replacement

LSU lands potential Jayden Daniels replacement in former Vanderbilt QB

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LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 15, 2023
LSU Hosting Coveted SEC Transfer Quarterback for Official Visit

LSU Hosting Coveted SEC Transfer Quarterback for Official Visit

The LSU football staff will host former Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann for an official visit to Baton Rouge this weekend.  The 6-foot-2, 225-pounder will arrive on Friday for a multi-day stay alongside LSU quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan.

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