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Why did Grayson McCall leave Coastal Carolina? QB explains transfer decision McCall is preparing for his final season of college football with the NC State Wolfpack but said he still has “love” for his former school.

JULY 26 • THESTATE.COM

Photos: NC State football opens spring practice See images from Wolfpack football's first spring practice in Raleigh, N.C. on Feb. 27, 2024. See some of the many new faces on the team incl...

FEBRUARY 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NC State transfer QB Grayson McCall sets high expectations — for himself and the Pack After five seasons at Coastal Carolina, Grayson McCall is settling in at N.C. State, for which he will enter next season as the presumptive...

JANUARY 25 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Group of 5 mailbag: Tulane's staying power, USF's title hopes, Grayson McCall's legacy Will the staggering number of G5 to P5 transfers continue? What would a win over Oregon do for Liberty?

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall announces he is transferring to NC State

Quarterback Grayson McCall announced he’ll transfer from Coastal Carolina to North Carolina State following an injury-plagued season and former Wolfpack quarterback MJ Morris is he...

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNP vs. James Madison McCall (head) did not play during Coastal Carolina's game Saturday against James Madison.

Impact Ethan Vasko served as Coastal Carolina's quarterback Saturday. He could continue to be the starter when CCU's team plays its bowl game, though McCall may play if he can be available by then.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday McCall (head) is warming up before Coastal Carolina's game Saturday against James Madison, Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence reports.

Impact Now, there stands a decent chance McCall plays Saturday. If he is unable to go against James Madison, Ethan Vasko or Jarrett Guest are expected to be the starting quarterback again. While there is a chance McCall may not even be starting QB if available Saturday, it would not be surprising if McCall logs at some snaps.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday McCall (head) is not expected to be available for Saturday's game against James Madison, Danny Kelly of the Post and Courier Myrtle Beach reports.

Impact McCall is expected to remain sidelined with a concussion as the Chanticleers close out their 2023 season against James Madison. In seven appearances this season the senior quarterback threw for 1,919 yards (151-of-224), 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. In his expected absence, Ethan Vasko or Jarrett Guest will get the start under center.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exclusive: Grayson McCall on mental, physical toll of concussion and his uncertain future Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall answers some questions about his health and future playing career at CCU, as mystery has surroun...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

Not expected to play vs Texas State Head coach Tim Beck indicated Monday that McCall (head) is not expected to play in Saturday's matchup against Texas State, Keff Ciardello of the Austin American-Statesman reports.

Impact McCall will be visiting a specialist Monday as he has been dealing with a head injury for multiple weeks. The senior quarterback has completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 1,919 yards to go along with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. In his absence, Jarrett Guest would get the starting nod.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday McCall (head) won't play in Saturday's game versus Marshall, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCall will miss Saturday's game due to a hit he took to his head in last week's contest. Jarrett Guest will likely start in his absence. McCall's next opportunity to suit up will be Week 10's matchup with Old Dominion.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing a specialist McCall (head) who is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game agianst Marshall is seeing a specialist for his head injury, Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence reports.

Impact McCall was released from the hospital following a nasty hit the head last week against Arkansas State. He was also able to get through concussion protocol, but the team is being very careful with their QB1 to make sure he is good for the long haul. It sounds like McCall will miss at least one game, but we should get more updates in the coming days-to-weeks.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 9 McCall (head) is doubtful for Coastal Carolina's game Saturday against Marshall, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Despite not being either stuck in the hospital or dealing with concussion protocol anymore, McCall is still not expected to play against Marshall. The news should not be surprising, considering how bad of a head hit he took during Coastal Carolina's previous game. However, McCall not being immediately ruled out is a pleasant surprise, suggesting his future availability may be more imminent than previously perceived.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall released from hospital after hit Coastal Carolina standout quarterback Grayson McCall was released from a hospital on Sunday after spending the night in Jonesboro, Ark., aft...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Released from hospital McCall (head) was released from the hospital Sunday, according to Coastal Carolina's announcement Sunday.

Impact Fortunately for McCall and Coastal Carolina, he is alert and conscious with movement in all extremities. Once the Chanticleers quarterback heads back to Conway, they will determine his future availability, especially for their game against Marshall on Oct. 28.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCall's 2 TD passes spark Coastal Carolina in 27-17 win over Arkansas State

Grayson McCall threw for 244 yards and two second-quarter touchdown passes to lead Coastal Carolina to a 27-17 win over Arkansas State

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CCU wins, but Grayson McCall exits game due to injury. What it means for Coastal's season Coastal Carolina wins on the road although CCU suffered multiple injuries, and quarterback Grayson McCall exited the game on a stretcher.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

In concussion protocol Coastal Carolina head coach Tim Beck said that McCall is in concussion protocol after sustaining a blow to the head in Saturday's 27-17 win against Arkansas State, Brandon Dunn of...

Impact McCall was struck in the head while giving himself up for a slide in the second half, and he was carted off the field in an ambulance as a result. If McCall did sustain a concussion, then he'll likely be sidelined for the Chanticleers' next game versus Marshall on Saturday, Oct. 28.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off Saturday McCall sustained a hard hit and had to be carted off in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Arkansas State, Brandon Dunn of ABC 15 Florence reports.

Impact McCall was tended to by multiple trainers and emergency personnel on the field and had to be stabilized before being taken off the field. While the exact nature of his injury is still unclear, it appears the graduate senior sustained a severe injury that will warrant further updates later on. McCall completed 24 of 28 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns before exiting. In his place, Jarrett Guest has stepped in under center for the Chanticleers.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCall rallies Coastal Carolina past Gardner-Webb 31-24 Grayson McCall threw for three touchdowns, including a 7-yard toss to Jacob Jenkins in the fourth quarter, to rally Coastal Carolina past Ga...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Exclusive: The Tom Brady NIL deal Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall wouldn't do Grayson McCall has inked many NIL deals in his career, but there was one deal McCall had to turn down. Here’s why and one deal he does want.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

CCU star quarterback Grayson McCall reportedly headed back to Conway, leaves transfer portal CCU’s winningest player is reportedly dropping plans to leave, playing out his college career under new head football coach Tim Beck.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Removes name from portal McCall removed his name from the transfer portal Sunday and will return to Coastal Carolina for the 2023 season, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.

Impact McCall initially announced his intentions to transfer Dec. 12 but instead will return to the Chanticleers for a fifth season. A three-time Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, McCall has thrown for 8,086 yards and 78 touchdowns and over the course of his career, and his return should keep the program in the hunt for a conference title in 2023.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top Transfer QB Who Played In Bowl Game Calls Out Double Standard Between Players And Coaches Despite entering the transfer portal, Grayson McCall chose to play in Coastal Carolina's bowl game. He doesn't like being questioned.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM

Exits early with injury in Birmingham Bowl McCall completed 10 of 12 passes for 67 yards and added 12 yards and one touchdown rushing.

Impact The three-time SunBelt Conference Player of the Year started out hot Tuesday, and a nine yard rushing touchdown put the Chanticleers up 14-10. Unfortunately for McCall, he was injured on the run and did not return to the game. He has entered the transfer portal and has likely played his last snap for Coastal Carolina. McCall finished 2022 with 2,700 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and just two interceptions.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE