SAM JACKSON V NEWS

Committing to Oklahoma State Jackson has committed to play for Oklahoma State for the 2025 season, per Ivan White of SI.com.

Impact Jackson will join the Cowboys following a single season with Auburn. The former Cal and TCU transfer appeared in nine games for the Tigers in 2024, catching just two passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. He will retain a single year of eligibility with Oklahoma State.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Auburn Jackson has announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Jackson will depart from Auburn after spending one season with the Tigers. The 5-foot-10 senior wideout, who made previous stops at TCU and California has logged two receptions for 63 yards and a score during his four-year collegiate career, adding on 43 carries for 138 rushing yards and three scores on the ground.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in Thursday practice Jackson (shoulder) participated in Auburn's team practice Thursday, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact During the offseason, Jackson underwent shoulder surgery, which Auburn's latest practice indicates he has recovered from. That same offseason, he signed with Auburn as a wide receiver instead of quarterback.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Freeze added Cal transfer Sam Jackson V to Auburn's offense "It's a risk, probably, but I think he's one heck of an athlete."

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Auburn signs former Cal quarterback Sam Jackson V as WR The former Cal and TCU quarterback joins Auburn's roster as a WR.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Auburn signs former Cal QB Sam Jackson V as WR The former Cal and TCU quarterback joins Auburn's roster as a WR.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

DNP at UCLA Jackson (undisclosed) did not play during California's game Saturday at UCLA.

Impact Despite being added to California's depth chart recently, Jackson remained out. Now, his next opportunity to play may be in a bowl game that the Bears could get sometime during December.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on depth chart Jackson is listed in this week's depth chart for Saturday's game against UCLA, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Jackson had been off the depth chart since the game against USC back in Week 9. The 5-foot-11 quarterback has completed 53.1 percent of his passes for 556 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions across five games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Washington State Jackson (undisclosed) did not play during California's game Saturday against Washington State.

Impact Jackson continues to be unavailable. The quarterback has now sat out the same amount of games he has played in 2023 thus far. Now, Jackson's next opportunity to play is at Stanford on Nov. 18.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Oregon Jackson (undisclosed) did not play during California's game Saturday at Oregon.

Impact Fernando Mendoza logged a 0:1 TD:INT ratio and one fumble as California's starting quarterback Saturday. There is still a chance for Jackson to reclaim that role, though his availability status must improve before the Golden Bears host Washington State on Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Jackson is out for Saturday's game versus USC due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Jackson hasn't played since Week 5, so his absence shouldn't affect the team's offense. Jackson's next chance to suit up is Week 10's matchup with Oregon.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cal stakes Idaho to 17-0 lead, rallies to avoid upset at home, 31-17 Sam Jackson V scampered for a 27-yard touchdown to give California its first lead early in the second half as the Golden Bears rebounded fro...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cal stakes Idaho to 17-0 lead, rallies to avoid upset at home, 31-17 Sam Jackson V scampered for a 27-yard touchdown to give California its first lead early in the second half as the Golden Bears rebounded fro...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

'Best friends' Payton Thorne, Sam Jackson reunite as dueling transfer QBs “He’s been one of those guys who’s always been there for me — somebody I can always call. I’m pretty sure he feels the same way about me.”

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cal coach Wilcox names starting QB for opener at North Texas “We have confidence in all those guys but Sam has earned the right to start and we’re excited to watch him grow with this opportunity,” Cal...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Cal tabs TCU transfer Sam Jackson V as starting QB TCU transfer Sam Jackson V was named as California's starting quarterback, coach Justin Wilcox announced Thursday.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cal names Sam Jackson V starting quarterback

TCU transfer Sam Jackson V will open the season as the starting quarterback for California

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cal's three-man QB competition is too close to call as season nears Sam Jackson V, Fernando Mendoza and Ben Finley have two more weeks to make their case to start for Cal Bears vs. North Texas

AUGUST 16, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Chooses next suitor Jackson committed to transfer to California on Wednesday.

Impact Jackson, who lost in the National Championship on Monday and entered the transfer portal Tuesday, has since picked out his newest destination Wednesday. The versatile signal caller has primarily served as additional quarterback depth at TCU over the last two years, but he'll now have a solid opportunity to compete for the Golden Bears' starting gig next fall.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for a change of scenery Jackson entered the transfer portal Tuesday, Matt Zenitz of On3.com reports.

Impact Less than 24 hours after Monday's National Championship blowout loss to Georgia, Jackson entered his name into the transfer portal and will begin the searching process for a new suitor next fall. Across the last two campaigns, the dual-threat quarterback mainly operated as a reserve option, though TCU has integrated designed plays made for Jackson from time-to-time. The Illinois native went 6-for-6 with 140 yards and ran 15 times for 79 more yards and two touchdowns in that span.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

TCU QB Sam Jackson working on getting better this spring TCU redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Jackson is competing and getting better this spring.

APRIL 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Participating in spring practice Jackson (undisclosed) has been participating in spring practice, Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Jackson was dinged up towards the end of last season but is back to full health as TCU's spring practice got underway. Max Duggan and Chandler Morris project as the top two quarterbacks on the roster but Jackson will have a chance to make an impression as the offseason continues.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TCU QB Sam Jackson has impressive practice, OL moving some pieces Sam Jackson has his best practice of TCU spring camp; offensive line moves some pieces around.

APRIL 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM