Coleman Key, freshman QB, transferring from Colorado State

Colorado State Rams quarterback Coleman Key (12) throws a lateral pass to wide receiver Joe Hansley (25) (not pictured) who then threw for a first down against the Boise State Broncos in the second quarter at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium on Oct. 10, 2015. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)

Redshirt freshman quarterback Coleman Key was granted a release to transfer from Colorado State, the school announced Monday.

“We appreciate Coleman’s time here and his contribution to this team,” head coach Mike Bobo said in a release. “He has expressed his desire to pursue other opportunities and we wish him all the best in that pursuit. He will be with us through the bowl game and be part of this team…