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MAY 5 • USATODAY.COM
MATTHEW CALDWELL
1608 YDS •
13 TD •
8 INT
1608 YDS
13 TD
8 INT
Experienced Troy QB Matthew Caldwell signs with Longhorns through transfer portal The Texas Longhorns are staying busy in the transfer portal with the signing Troy QB Matthew Caldwell.
Heading to Austin Caldwell has committed to play for Texas for the 2025 season, per source.
Impact Caldwell will join the Longhorns following a single season with Troy. The 6-foot-4 signal caller appeared in 10 games for the Trojans in 2024, throwing for 1,608 yards and 13 touchdowns to eight interceptions while adding five scores on the ground as well. The former Jacksonville State and Gardner-Webb transfer will presumably serve as the primary backup for projected future first-round draft pick Arch Manning, retaining a single year of eligibility with Texas.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Enters transfer portal Caldwell has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, Josh Boutwell of The Troy Messenger reports.
Impact By redshirting his 2021 season, Caldwell has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. Having logged over 1,500 passing yards and almost 20 touchdowns in 2024 for Troy, he is expected to be a relatively hot commodity in the ongoing portal window.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet in blowout win Caldwell completed 14 of 26 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-20 win against Southern Miss. He also had seven rushes for 30 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Caldwell didn't put up a gaudy stat line in Troy's season finale, but he played a clean game and led the Trojans to a multi-score victory. He'll finish the 2024 campaign with 1,608 passing yards and a 13:8 TD:INT while adding five rushing touchdowns in 10 games.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Four TDs, two INTs Caldwell completed 26 of 42 passes for 230 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 51-30 defeat against Louisiana. He also had 10 rushes for 22 yards.
Impact Caldwell set a season high in passing touchdowns and extended his streak of games with multiple passing scores to four. However, he didn't take care of the ball, throwing a pair of interceptions in the first half. Those turnovers resulted in two Louisiana touchdowns. Caldwell has thrown multiple interceptions in three of his last five outings, but he's accumulated 1,133 passing yards and 14 total touchdowns during that stretch.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Troy's Matthew Caldwell honored by Sun Belt Conference Quarterback accounted for 4 TDs in upset win over Georgia Southern
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • AL.COM
Shines against Georgia Southern Caldwell was 26-for-32 passing for 288 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-20 victory over Georgia Southern. He also had 12 rushes for 13 yards with two touchdowns.
Impact Caldwell was outstanding against the Eagles, accounting for all four of Troy's scores. The junior signal caller set a season high in completion percentage and didn't throw an interception for a second straight game after accumulating five interceptions across Weeks 8 and 9.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Caldwell accounts for 4 TDs, Troy uses 3 long drives to beat Georgia Southern 28-20
Matthew Caldwell accounted for four touchdowns and Troy scored on three straight possession then sealed it with an interception to beat Georgia Southern 28-20NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Scores three times in limited usage Caldwell was 9-for-16 passing for 169 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-24 victory against Coastal Carolina. He also had four rushes for 12 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Troy ran the ball 55 times Saturday, leaving minimal passing opportunities for Caldwell. When he was asked to pass, however, Caldwell was effective. He averaged 10.6 yards per attempt and didn't throw an interception after throwing five across his last two starts. He'll look to keep rolling after Troy's Week 11 bye.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Caldwell accounts for 3 TD to help Troy end skid, beat Coastal Carolina 38-24
Matthew Caldwell accounted for three touchdowns, Damien Taylor ran for 190 yards and a TD and Troy beat Coastal Carolina 38-24 to snap a four-game losing streakNOVEMBER 3, 2024
Rollercoaster performance in Week 9 Caldwell completed 22 of 33 passes for 304 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions during Saturday's 34-31 loss against Arkansas State.
Impact Caldwell was under center for 12 drives Saturday, eight of which ended with either a turnover or a touchdown. Caldwell committed three turnovers, marking his second straight game with multiple interceptions. However, he notched his first career 300-yard passing game. With Goose Crowder (upper body) out for the season, the Trojans' starting quarterback role looks to be Caldwell's job to lose.
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in relief duty Caldwell was 17-for-30 passing for 142 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Tuesday's 25-9 defeat versus South Alabama.
Impact Caldwell came into the game to replace a struggling Tucker Kilcrease but also found it difficult to get much going, finishing with two turnovers. It is unclear who will start under center for next week's game against Arkansas State.
OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will take backseat Saturday Caldwell will not start Saturday after starter Goose Crowder (shoulder) was announced active for the matchup against Florida A&M, national college football writer Brett McMurphy re...
Impact Caldwell performed decently during his relief duty for the injured starter, totaling 156 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception while completing over 66 percent of his passes. The junior quarterback will take on backup duties while Crowder is healthy.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Decent showing as fill-in Caldwell completed 14 of 21 passes for 156 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 38-21 defeat to Iowa.
Impact Caldwell was forced into a starting role in Week 3 with Goose Crowder (shoulder) inactive and turned in a solid stat line against one of the nation's top defenses. Reserve quarterbacks Tucker Kilcrease and Jameson Holcomb combined to attempt eight passes during the game while Caldwell was temporarily sidelined due to cramps, Josh Boutwell of The Messenger reports. Should Crowder miss the Trojan's Week 4 game against Florida A&M, Caldwell would likely draw the start.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Decent as replacement Caldwell was 11-for-19 passing for 113 yards during Saturday's 38-17 defeat versus Memphis. He also had four rushes for six yards with one touchdown.
Impact Caldwell stepped in for Goose Crowder (shoulder) during the first half of Saturday's game and was a serviceable fill-in. With Crowder deemed probable for Troy's Week 3 matchup with Iowa, Caldwell will likely return to a reserve role.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Part of Troy's roster Caldwell is part of Troy's 2024 roster.
Impact Caldwell, currently a 6-foot-4, 212-pound junior has transferred to Troy from Gardner-Webb. 2023 was his first year to have logged more than 1,000 scrimmage yards, and he also recorded eight touchdowns along with said yardage. Caldwell will compete against Goose Crowder, Tucker Kilcrease and Caleb McCreary for quarterback snaps.
JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
