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Hatcher headed to Texas State

Former Arkansas State University and Pulaski Academy quarterback Layne Hatcher announced Sunday morning that he is transferring to Texas State.

Hatcher spent the last three seasons at ASU after redshirting his freshman year as a walk-on at Alabama.

"I will always love Arkansas State and the fans and friends I have there," Hatcher said in a news release. "I am looking forward to starting a new chapter in my college career at Texas State and with Coach [Jake] Spavital."

Hatcher's transfer to the Sun Belt Conference Bobcats means he'll see the Red Wolves in 2022. ASU will travel to San Marcos, Texas, to play at Texas State before the Bobcats visit…