Robby Ashford News, Rumors, Updates - Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Still in QB competition Wake Forest's head coach Jake Dickert has still not made his decision at quarterback between Ashford and Deshawn Purdie, Conor O'Neill of Rivals reports.

Impact Since the spring, Ashford and Deshawn Purdie have been in a positional battle to be Wake Forest's starting quarterback. There is just over a week to make a final decision before the 2025 Demon Deacons begin their regular season against Kennesaw State on Aug. 29.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facing competition under center Ashford is in a positional battle with Deshawn Purdie for the starting role in the 2025 season, John Dell of Winston-Salem Journal reports.

Impact Ashford transferred from South Carolina after one season following two years at Auburn. The senior quarterback will have to beat out incoming Charlotte transfer Deshawn Purdie through spring and fall camp in order to secure the job under center. The 6-foot-2 signal-caller completed 23 of 32 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns across eight appearances.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Auburn quarterback headed to ACC school Robby Ashford spent 2024 season as backup at South Carolina

JANUARY 5, 2025 • AL.COM

Commits to Wake Forest Ashford has committed to Wake Forest, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Wake Forest is a Power Four team needing someone to be its QB1. Hank Bachmeier and Michael Kern were the 2024 Demon Deacons' primary quarterbacks, but both are out of collegiate eligibility now. Wake Forest looked to replace the former with Ethan Hampton before he backed off his WF pledge and committed to Illinois. Ashford has QB1 experience, which the South Carolina transfer gained by being part of Auburn's 2022 team.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Auburn, Hoover quarterback back in transfer portal Robby Ashford spent 2023 season at South Carolina

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • AL.COM

Former Auburn, Hoover quarterback back in transfer portal Robby Ashford spent 2023 season at South Carolina

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • AL.COM

Enters transfer portal Ashford has entered the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.

Impact Before the beginning of South Carolina's 2024 season, Ashford and LaNorris Sellers competed to be USC's starting quarterback. Sellers won the job and never looked back, limiting Ashford in what turned out to be a relatively disappointing season for him concerning statistical quantity.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to backup role Ashford is now listed as the Gamecocks' backup with LaNorris Sellers as the stater, South Carolina communications official Steve Fink reports.

Impact Ashford started against Akron and played well, tossing for 243 yards and two scores while adding 133 yards and a score on the ground. However, now that LaNorris Sellers' ankle is healthy once again, Ashford will resume his role as the backup in Columbia.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

QB Robby Ashford's story draws inspiration from parents' medical battles Ashford’s mom nearly died from a car accident. His dad had cancer. Both watched with pride last Saturday when South Carolina defeated Akron.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Stellar effort in start Ashford was 15-for-21 passing for 243 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 50-7 victory versus Akron. He also had 16 rushes for 133 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ashford started under center for the injured LaNorris Sellers (ankle) as he continues to work his way back from injury. The senior quarterback completed over 70 percent of his passes while also showing his versatility by rushing for over 100 yards. Should the 6-foot-2 signal-caller start again this Saturday, he will a tougher challenge against Ole Miss at home.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why did Robby Ashford excel in Gamecocks' win over Akron? It boils down to 3 factors He knew he could still start in the SEC. Now people in South Carolina know that, too.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Robby Ashford throws for two touchdowns and runs for a third in South Carolina's 50-7 win over Akron

Robby Ashford threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third in replacing injured starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers as South Carolina rolled past Akron 50-7 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

In line to start Saturday Ashford will start in place of the injured LaNorris Sellers, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ashford played last week against LSU in place of the injured Sellers in an extremely tight game. He finished 2-for-4 passing for 42 yards. He also played against Kentucky, but only threw one pass in that game. Now, he's in line to start in an out-of-conference tilt in which the Gamecocks should have little trouble handling business with Akron.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handles relief duty in loss Ashford was 2-for-4 passing for 42 yards during Saturday's 36-33 loss versus LSU. He also had 11 rushes for 11 yards.

Impact Ashford came into the game during the second half to replace an injured LaNorris Sellers (ankle) after going down on a hit. The redshirt freshman quarterback was not relied upon to throw the ball much but completed two of his four total attempts. Sellers is expected to be fine and is considered probable to suit up in Saturday's matchup against Akron but should he be unavailable, the young signal-caller would likely get the start under center.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Did USC consider playing QB Robby Ashford vs. Old Dominion? Here's what Shane Beamer said “LaNorris will be the first to tell you he has some things to clean up.”

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Not starting QB for Week 1 Ashford will not be South Carolina's starting quarterback against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, Jordan Kaye of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Unsurprisingly, after being atop South Carolina's depth chart at quarterback, LaNorris Sellers was named starting QB on Tuesday. As for Ashford, 2024 could be his second straight year as a backup quarterback, having been one for Auburn's 2023 team.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Sky is the limit.' New Gamecock QB Robby Ashford shares outlook after spring practice The Auburn transfer is in a quarterback competition with LaNorris Sellers.

MAY 2, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

What Robby Ashford sees in freshman wide receivers The veteran quarterback appreciates the work ethic from the freshman wide receivers.

APRIL 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Elite 11 competitors reunite at South Carolina As soon as Robby Ashford committed to South Carolina, the transfer quarterback from Auburn heard from one of the guys he competed with at th...

MARCH 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Team Scoop - How will Ashford be utilized? The latest Gamecock football team scoop, including how quarterback Robby Ashford could be incorporated into the South Carolina offense this...

MARCH 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Rattler's results with Loggains drew Ashford to Carolina Robby Ashford is excited about the opportunity to work with second-year offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Shane Beamer said he wouldn't promise a starting QB job. Robby Ashford didn't mind The Auburn transfer will compete for the South Carolina starting QB job

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Ashford opens up about life outside of football Robby Ashford shard a lot about his personal life and how it played a part in him landing at South Carolina.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

South Carolina gets scheme-fit option in transfer portal QB Robby Ashford The Gamecocks added much-needed depth to a thin quarterback position.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

One-time Auburn starting quarterback Robby Ashford commits to South Carolina

Former Auburn starting quarterback Robby Ashford has committed to South Carolina

JANUARY 16, 2024 • Associated Press

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Robby Ashford throws for two touchdowns and runs for a third in South Carolina's 50-7 win over Akron

One-time Auburn starting quarterback Robby Ashford commits to South Carolina