Karson Gordon transfers to Austin Peay, enters track and football programs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Karson Gordon, a former UCLA signee, is transferring to Austin Peay to play football and compete in track. The quarterback and wideout utilized college athletic regulations by entering the transfer portal as a track athlete. After a redshirt and an injury, he is looking to join the Governors’ football team and also compete unattached in track events next season. Austin Peay’s coaching staff welcomed Gordon for his high-level athletic ability and strong relationships formed during his recruitment.
- •Karson Gordon transfers from UCLA to Austin Peay
- •Enrolled to play football and compete in track
- •Gordon entered transfer portal as a track athlete
- •He previously missed the 2025 season due to injury
- •Austin Peay sees Gordon as a key addition for team culture
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — The strangest transfer story of 2026 starts with a loophole
"By entering the portal as a track athlete, he unlocked a path most football players never consider.
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