Former Coastal Carolina and Hutchinson Community College quarterback Samari Collier announced on Monday the next step in his battle to play another year of college football.
Collier was granted a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) against the NCAA, which will allow him to suit up this fall. With most colleges kicking off preseason camp in the near future, Collier does not have much time to find a home.
“I’m grateful to share that I’ve been granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), allowing me to be eligible to compete while my case moves forward,” Collier wrote on social media. “Thank you to everyone who has supported and prayed for me throughout this journey. All glory to God. I’m ready for what’s next.”
Collier remains in the transfer portal, along with a handful of other former FBS quarterbacks. At least one program is still searching for a quarterback, as Hawaii recently had a departure at the position.
During the 2025 season at Coastal Carolina, Collier appeared in eight games, completing 38-of-78 passes for 489 yards with 7 touchdown passes to 2 interceptions. Collier added 429 yards and 7 more scores on the ground.
Collier led Hutchinson Community College to its second national championship in 2024.
Collier completed 97-of-186 passes for 1,372 yards with 19 touchdowns to 6 interceptions. Collier also rushed for 625 yards and 10 more scores. He spent two seasons at the community college level.
A three-star prospect in the 2021 class, Collier signed with Illinois out of high school. However, he did not see the field as a true freshman and departed from the program before the 2022 season began.
Collier was set to join Louisiana for the 2024 campaign, even signing with the program. He backed out of that decision, played another year of community college football and ended up at Coastal Carolina.
