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Lands at Kentucky Long will transfer to Kentucky, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Long started his career at Marshall, where he hardly saw the field across his first two seasons. This past fall, he completed 6-of-18 passes for 31 yards, while rushing for 38 yards and a touchdown. He'll have three seasons of eligibility remaining with the Wildcats, where he should compete for a backup role.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal Long has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to his personal X account.

Impact Long spent the 2025 season as a backup quarterback for Marshall, appearing in five games and completing only 33 percent of his passes (6-for-18) for 31 yards. Long, a freshman, will aim to gain a bigger role elsewhere.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown in win Long completed one of five passes for six yards during Saturday's 38-7 win versus Eastern Kentucky. He also had 10 rushes for 50 yards with one touchdown.

Impact After not playing in Week 2, Long made his mark in Week 3. Long rushed for 50-yards and scored a touchdown on a three-yard run in the fourth quarter. Marshall has been rotating in three quarterbacks through three weeks. Up next is a road matchup with Middle Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled on Saturday Long was three for 11, passing for 19 yards during Saturday's 45-7 defeat against Georgia.

Impact Long started on Saturday but was no match for Georgia. He was replaced in the second quarter by Carlos Del Rio-Wilson who eventually gave way to Zion Turner. The three combined for 129 passing yards and no touchdowns. An easier matchup takes place on Saturday when they welcome Missouri State to town.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled on Saturday Long was 3-for-11 passing for 19 yards during Saturday's 45-7 defeat against Georgia.

Impact Long started on Saturday but was no match for Georgia. He was replaced in the second quarter by Carlos Del Rio-Wilson who eventually gave way to Zion Turner. The three combined for 129 passing yards and no touchdowns. An easier matchup takes place on Saturday when they welcome Missouri State to town.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stockton flashes dual-threat skills with 2 TD passes, 2 TD runs as No. 5 Georgia routs Marshall 45-7

Gunner Stockton enjoyed a promising start to his first full season as No. 5 Georgia’s starting quarterback

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting in season opener Long will get the start for Marshall during Saturday's opener against Georgia.

Impact Long, who was originally listed as a co-starter for the contest, will get the first crack at the starting spot under center against a tough Bulldogs' squad. The 6-foot-2 redshirt freshman, who beat out Del Rio-Wilson for the start, will have a tall task ahead of him in his first collegiate start.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as a co-starter Long is listed as a co-starter on Marshall's initial depth chart alongside Carlos Del Rio-Wilson and Zion Turner.

Impact Long has yet to take a snap in his collegiate career, and Del Rio-Wilson is likely the favorite to earn the starting job after transferring over from Syracuse. Still, it appears Marshall doesn't want to reveal anything about its quarterback situation, also listing Zion Turner as a co-starter ahead of its Week 1 tilt with Georgia.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE