Tad Hudson News, Rumors, Updates - Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Going portaling Hudson has entered the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Hudson entered the transfer portal after two seasons with Coastal Carolina. He started his college career at North Carolina. In 2025, Hudson completed 54.7 percent of his passes for 1,253 yards and a 6:7 TD:INT. He also rushed for two touchdowns.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 300 passing yards in bowl game Hudson was 25-for-49 passing for 311 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Tuesday's 23-14 loss to Louisiana Tech.

Impact Hudson started again for the Chanticleers with Samari Collier (knee) on the shelf and made the most of the opportunity, though he did turn the ball over a pair of times and fumbled once, though it was recovered by his team. Hudson finished out 2025 completing 54.7 percent of his 254 pass attempts for 1,253 yards and a 6:7 TD:INT ratio, adding 44 carries for 25 yards and a pair of rushing scores. With Collier presumably slated to resume starting duties in 2026, Hudson could be a candidate to peruse the transfer portal this offseason.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana Tech scores 17 in 4th quarter, beats Coastal Carolina 23-14 to win Independence Bowl

Trey Kukuk followed his fourth-quarter touchdown pass with a big run to set up Andrew Burnette’s go-ahead plunge in a 17-point fourth quarter, and Louisiana Tech rallied to beat Co...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting bowl game Hudson is starting Tuesday's bowl game with Louisiana Tech, Chris Burns of KTAL reports.

Impact Hudson will look to step up in place of Samari Collier (knee) and despite recent struggles to cap off Coastal Carolina's regular season. For 2025, he has 114 completed passes for 942 yards and four touchdowns to go with a total of six TDs, two rushing. On the other hand, Hudson also has five interceptions and six fumbles, with five of them lost.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against ranked JMU Hudson was 16-for-38 passing for 148 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 59-10 loss versus James Madison. He also had eight rushes for -13 yards.

Impact The matchup went about as expected on Saturday with JMU flexing their muscle as they wrapped up an 11-1 regular season. Hudson tossed his lone touchdown pass in the second quarter to wideout Bryson Graves for a 12-yard score. The Sophomore quarterback finished up the 2025 regular season with 942 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions over parts of nine games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Offense struggles in loss Hudson was 27-for-36 passing for 174 yards during Saturday's 51-7 defeat to South Carolina.

Impact Hudson and the Chanticleers offense put up zero points against the Gamecocks defense on Saturday. In 2025, Hudson has thrown for 794 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. Hudson appears to be in line to start next Saturday when James Madison comes to town, with the hope of fellow quarterback Samari Collier returning for the team's Bowl game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters after injury to starter Hudson was 15-for-28 passing for 173 yards and one interception during Saturday's 45-40 loss against Georgia Southern.

Impact Hudson entered the game on Saturday after Samari Collier exited the game with what appeared to be a lower-body injury. Hudson has thrown for 620 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions in 2025. If Collier cant go, Hudson would appear to be in line to start next Saturday against South Carolina who are coming off a dreadful loss to Texas A&M, where they blew a 30-3 lead.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on report Hudson (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Marshall.

Impact Hudson used the bye week to recover from the injury he was dealing with. This means he'll return to the starting role under center, with Samari Collier returning to his regular backup role. Hudson has completed 54.4 percent of his passes for 447 yards and a 3:3 TD:INT across six games in 2025.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Appalachian State Hudson (undisclosed) is not playing in Saturday's match against Appalachian State.

Impact Hudson will be forced to sit out this contest as he works his way back from injury. Samari Collier will play under center.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Hudson (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Coastal Carolina's tilt with Appalachian State.

Impact Hudson was knocked out of the WarHawks' game against ULM and didn't return. That left Samari Collier to take over at quarterback, and he scored twice (one passing, one rushing) despite only completing 5-of-15 passes. If Hudson can't go, it'll likely be Collier under center once again.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return vs ULM Hudson (undisclosed) went down with an injury and didn't return in Saturday's 32-8 win over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Hudson went just 2-of-3 for 18 yards before exiting the matchup, and his full absence means his injury was relatively serious. The starting quarterback will now aim to get healthy for next Saturday's outing at App State.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return vs ULM Hudson (undisclosed) went down with an injury and didn't return in Saturday's 32-8 win over Louisiana-Monroe.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In Chants' locker room Hudson (undisclosed) is in Costal Carolina's locker room being evaluated, per Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence.

Impact No other information has been provided as to Hudson's injury. The starting quarterback was 2-of-3 passing for 18 yards before he was knocked out of the game. Samari Collier replaced him against UL-Monroe on Saturday night.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In Chants' locker room Hudson (undisclosed) is in Costal Carolina's locker room being evaluated, per Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Hudson completed 19 of 30 passes for 108 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 47-7 loss against Old Dominion. He also had six rushes for -17 yards.

Impact Hudson struggled on Saturday in the Chanticleers blowout loss to Old Dominion. Hudson connected with wideout Cameron Wright in the fourth quarter on a three yard score to break the shutout. Through five games played and three starts Hudson has thrown for 429 yards and a 3:3 touchdown to interception ratio. Hudson lost a fumble and Saturday and now raised his total to four fumbles lost. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Louisiana-Monroe.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in victory Hudson completed 13 of 25 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-20 victory versus South Alabama. He also had five rushes for 18 yards with one touchdown.

Impact After a dreadful Week 3 where the Chanticleers offense was shutout, Hudson responded by going for three touchdowns. Hudson connected for touchdowns on 19 and 17-yard touchdown passes, then scrambled in from seven yards out in the third quarter. The touchdown passes were Hudson's first two of 2025. Hudson and the Chanticleers are off until the first Saturday in October, when they head on the road to take on Old Dominion.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hudson's 2 passing touchdowns lead rally in Coastal Carolina's 38-20 win over South Alabama

Tad Hudson threw two second-half touchdowns and Coastal Carolina capitalized on Southern Alabama’s mistakes for a 38-20 victory on Saturday night in a Sun Belt opener for both team...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles in blowout loss Hudson was 19-for-39 passing for 172 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-0 defeat to East Carolina. He also had 10 rushes for -15 yards.

Impact Coastal Carolina was dominated on Saturday. The offense was shutout in the defeat. This was Hudson's first real game action and he struggled throwing two interceptions. Up next is a road matchup with South Alabama.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout loss Hudson was 19-for-39 passing for 172 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-0 defeat to East Carolina. He also had 10 rushes for -15 yards.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing touchdown in win Hudson was three-for-five, passing for 37 yards during Saturday's 13-0 win versus Charleston Southern. He also had three rushes for 19 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Hudson scored the games only touchdown, running in from four yards out in the fourth quarter. This was the first touchdown on the season for Hudson.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing touchdown in win Hudson was three-for-five, passing for 37 yards during Saturday's 13-0 win versus Charleston Southern. He also had three rushes for 19 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Hudson scored the games only touchdown, running in from four yards out in the fourth quarter. This was the first touchdown on the season for Hudson.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off the bench, QB Hudson leads Coastal Carolina past Charleston Southern 13-0

Reserve quarterback Tad Hudson scored the game’s only touchdown early in the fourth quarter and Coastal Carolina overcame three turnovers in beating FCS-level Charleston Southern 1...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Unlikely to start but may log snaps Hudson is unlikely to start in Coastal Carolina's upcoming game Saturday at Virginia but may log snaps then, Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence reports.

Impact It is looking like MJ Morris will take Coastal Carolina's first quarterback snaps Saturday. However, Dunn says that all of CCU's players will see action this weekend, and they include Hudson. Even if limited, Hudson will look to make an impact with a few plays that comes his way.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in bowl start Hudson was 17-for-26 passing for 173 yards and two touchdowns in Monday's 44-15 loss to Texas-San Antonio. He also had 12 rushes for 15 yards.

Impact With both Ethan Vasko and Noah Kim entering the transfer portal, Hudson got the call under center for his first collegiate start in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. While the Chanticleers couldn't get much going offensively in a lopsided defeat, Hudson put up solid numbers overall, completing 65.4 percent of his throws, including a pair of touchdowns. While Coastal Carolina figures to bring in some competition in the offseason, Hudson is the current favorite to open the 2025 campaign as the starter.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Myrtle Beach Bowl Hudson will start for Coastal Carolina in the bowl game against UTSA on Dec. 23, per Fifth Quarter CCU.

Impact Hudson will get his first collegiate action for the Chanticleers against UTSA as both Ethan Vasko and Noah Kim entered the transfer portal. Hudson was a three-star recruit in the class of 2023.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Louisiana Tech scores 17 in 4th quarter, beats Coastal Carolina 23-14 to win Independence Bowl

Hudson's 2 passing touchdowns lead rally in Coastal Carolina's 38-20 win over South Alabama

Off the bench, QB Hudson leads Coastal Carolina past Charleston Southern 13-0