Samari Collier News, Rumors, Updates - Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Leaving Coastal Carolina Collier (knee) is entering the transfer portal, he announced via X.

Impact Collier will move on from CCU after appearing in eight games during the 2025 campaign. The 6-foot-2 quarterback will take his talents to a new program, and he likely has just one year of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Independence Bowl Collier (knee) isn't starting for Coastal Carolina in the Independence Bowl, per Chris Burns of KTAL.

Impact Tad Hudson will get the start for the Chanticleers instead. Collier hasn't played since Week 12 when he got banged up against Georgia Southern, and he'll officially miss Coastal Carolina's bowl game to close out the year. The senior quarterback wraps up 2025 in Conway with 489 passing yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions with 429 rushing yards and seven scores as well.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for bowl game Collier (knee) could return for the team's bowl game, Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence reports.

Impact Head coach Tim Beck said that the report on Collier's knee injury came back better than expected, so he may be able to return for the team's bowl game. That indicates he will miss the final two regular season games though, paving the way for Tad Hudson to lead the Chanticleers' offense. In his five games this season Collier has accounted for 489 passing yards and seven touchdowns along with 427 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Saturday Coastal Carolina head coach Tim Beck said Monday that Collier (knee) "looks like he'll be out" for Saturday's game against South Carolina, Teagan Brown of WMBF News reports.

Impact Collier departed CCU's Week 12 game against Georgia Southern with a knee injury and was later spotted using crutches. The quarterback is trending toward missing Saturday's matchup, which would open the door for Tad Hudson to make a start.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Collier has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Georgia Southern. He was spotted on the sidelines using crutches while having ice on his right knee, Brandon...

Impact Collier exits the contest in the first half after completing just two of his six passes for 18 yards. His next chance to play will come Nov. 22. In the meantime, Tad Hudson should handle quarterback duties for the Chanticleers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts four scores in win Collier was 11-for-18 passing for 120 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 40-27 win against Georgia State. He also had 10 rushes for 123 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Collier was efficient with his 11 completions on Saturday, turning those into three touchdowns on 16, three and 31-yard scores. Collier's rushing touchdown opened the scoring, breaking free for an 85-yard touchdown. The Senior quarterback now has seven touchdowns through the air and six on the ground in 2025. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Georgia Southern.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier runs, passes his way to Coastal Carolina's 40-27 win over Georgia State

Samari Collier raced for an 85-yard touchdown on Coastal Carolina’s first play from scrimmage and threw three more scores in the Chanticleers’ 40-27 win over Georgia State on Satur...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Four scores in win Collier was eight-for-20 passing for 196 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 44-27 win over Marshall. He also had 22 rushes for 75 yards with two touchdown...

Impact Collier had his first multi-passing touchdown day of 2025 in the win on Thursday night. The Senior quarterback also ran in two touchdowns from two yards and one yard out, then threw both his touchdown passes in the third quarter on 69 and 17-yard strikes. Collier has now thrown for 351 yards and four touchdowns in 2025. Up next is a home matchup with Georgia State on Saturday, Nov.8.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samari Collier throws for 2 TDs and runs for 2 scores to lead Coastal Carolina past Marshall 44-27

Samari Collier threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns, and he ran for 75 yards and two more scores to lead Coastal Carolina past Marshall 44-27 on Thursday night for its third stra...

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Three scores in win Collier completed 12 of 19 passes for 118 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 45-37 victory against Appalachian State. He also had 17 rushes for 74 yards wi...

Impact Collier made his first start of the season on Saturday and led the Chanticleers to their fourth win of 2025. Collier ran in from four and six yards out then connected with Jameson Tucker for a 37-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. Collier will look to keep the success rolling Thursday, Oct. 30, at home against Marshall.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coastal Carolina rallies from 14-point second-half deficit to beat Appalachian State 45-37

Dominic Knicely's 1-yard plunge gave Coastal Carolina its first lead in a 45-37 win over Appalachian State

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Likely in line for start Collier is likely in line to start with Tad Hudson (undisclosed) out for Saturday's game at Appalachian State.

Impact With Tad Hudson, Coastal Carolina requires someone else under center at quarterback. When Hudson went down in Week 7, Collier stepped up. Against Louisiana-Monroe, the latter completed 15 passes for 37 yards and one touchdown. Collier also logged a rushing TD, showcasing impressive numbers with 11 rushing attempts for 86 yards.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in win Collier completed five of 15 passes for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-8 victory versus Louisiana-Monroe. He also had 11 rushes for 86 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Collier entered for the injured Tad Hudson in the second quarter on Saturday. Collier attempted his first pass attempts of 2025 and was able to throw his first passing touchdown in the second quarter with an eight yard score. Collier found success on the ground, leading the Chanticleers offense in rushing yards and found the end zone from 39-yards out for his first rushing touchdown. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Appalachian State. Collier would appear to be the next quarterback up if Hudson can't go.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in win Collier completed five of 15 passes for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-8 victory versus Louisiana-Monroe. He also had 11 rushes for 86 yards with one touchdown.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samari Collier leads Coastal Carolina to 23-8 victory over UL Monroe

Samari Collier had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run to lead Coastal Carolina to a 23-8 victory over UL Monroe

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Will get a chance in opener Collier will see some snaps in Coastal Carolina's opener against Virginia, per Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence.

Impact MJ Morris will reportedly take the first snaps at quarterback for the Chanticleers, but both Collier and fellow gunslinger Tad Hudson are expected to get their chances too. Morris likely has the lead in the quarterback competition at the moment, but Collier and Hudson will get their shot to unseat him against a Power Four opponent in Virginia. The former Illinois quarterback has yet to log a collegiate statistic, but it appears that will change in Week 1.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Collier has entered the transfer portal, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Collier will look for a fresh start after seeing the writing on the wall about his playing time for the upcoming year, with both Tommy DeVito and Artur Sitkowski ahead of him on the depth chart. The Dallas product had yet to see any playing time with the Illini, and will now likely look for a situation in which he can jump in and compete for snaps immediately.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Collier runs, passes his way to Coastal Carolina's 40-27 win over Georgia State

Samari Collier throws for 2 TDs and runs for 2 scores to lead Coastal Carolina past Marshall 44-27

Coastal Carolina rallies from 14-point second-half deficit to beat Appalachian State 45-37

Samari Collier leads Coastal Carolina to 23-8 victory over UL Monroe