Cal Poly Picks Up Big Transfer with QB Sam Huard

Photo by Jesse Beals/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesCal Poly fans were greeted to some big news on Monday morning when former Washington Huskies quarterback Sam Huard announced his intent to transfer to the program. Huard, a former Top 25 recruit in the 2021 class, announced on Twitter that he is committing to the Mustangs.

Huard has served as Washington’s backup signal-caller over the last two seasons and has seen minimal playing time, throwing for 265 yards and one touchdown while appearing in five games since 2021. Many may be wondering why a five-star recruit is opting to step down to the FCS; an uncommon occurrence to say the least. That answer may be found with the Mustangs new-look…