MJ MORRIS NEWS

Signs with Coastal Carolina Morris has announced his commitment to Coastal Carolina ahead of the 2025-26 season, Pete Nakos of On3.comreports.

Impact Morris will join the Chanticleers this offseason after spending the 2024-25 season with the Terrapins. The 6-foot-1 redshirt sophomore, who started his career at NC State, has thrown for 1,717 yards (151-of-260), 19 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, adding on 115 yards and two scores on the ground.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal Morris has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Morris transferred in from NC State for the 2024 season and served as the Terrapins backup quarterback, compiling 350 passing yards and a 5:5 TD:INT while completing 59 percent of his pass attempts. With starting QB Billy Edwards (transfer portal) leaving the program, it appeared as though Morris could have a chance at the starting gig. However, he'll look for a fresh start in 2025 through the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout loss Morris was 14-for-24 passing for 112 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 44-7 defeat against Penn State. He also had eight rushes for -34 yards.

Impact Morris and the Maryland offense had a tough day against a stout Penn State defense, managing just seven points while totaling less than 200 yards on the day. The redshirt sophomore quarterback connected with receiver Kaden Prather on a 25-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, giving the Terps their only score of the day. Morris threw for 350 yards and five touchdowns to five interceptions in seven appearances this season while serving primarily as a backup until starter Billy Edwards suffered an undisclosed injury. With Maryland missing out on bowl eligibility, Morris will have to wait until the off-season for another chance to stake his claim for the starting job in 2025.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Morris will get the start under center for the Terrapins during Saturday's game against Penn State, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Morris, who started against the Hawkeyes last weekend, will continue to start in place of the injured Billy Edwards (undisclosed). The 6-foot-1 redshirt sophomore transfer from NC State has thrown for 238 yards (22-of-37), four touchdowns and two interceptions this season, adding on 46 yards and a score on the ground.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking first-team warmup reps Morris has been spotted taking the first-team reps under center ahead of Saturday's game against Penn State, Nathan Schwartz of Big Ten Plus reports.

Impact Morris appears in line to start for the Terrapins with Billy Edwards (undisclosed) questionable for the contest. The 6-foot-1 redshirt sophomore threw for 103 yards (12-of-23), two touchdowns and two interceptions against Iowa last week.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in during loss Morris completed 12 of 23 passes for 103 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 29-13 loss against Iowa. He also had nine rushes for six yards.

Impact Morris filled in for fellow quarterback Billy Edwards after the starter left the game with an undisclosed injury. Morris had an up-and-down performance, as the redshirt sophomore threw two touchdowns while tossing a pair of interceptions as well before Edwards returned to the game. Should Edwards be held out of the team's season finale against Penn State this coming Saturday, Morris will get another opportunity against the Nittany Lions.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in limited role Morris was 7-for-8 passing for 122 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-23 defeat to Minnesota.

Impact Morris performed admirably in his limited opportunity on Saturday, filling in for fellow quarterback Billy Edwards in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand in favor of the Golden Gophers. The redshirt sophomore quarterback connected with linebacker DJ Samuels and receiver Shaleak Knotts on a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns while completing 88 percent of his passes after filling in for Edwards. With Edwards healthy, it is unlikely that Morris will see many opportunities moving forward outside of blowout situations like Saturday, but his next chance to see the field will come when the Terrapins travel to Eugene to face Oregon following this week's bye.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Morris (undisclosed) is off the injury report prior to Saturday's matchup against Virginia.

Impact Morris was sidelined in Week 2 after completing 3-of-4 passes for 75 yards in Maryland's opener. The redshirt sophomore is expected to backup Billy Edwards going forward.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 2 Morris is listed as out for Maryland's Week 2 tilt with Michigan State.

Impact Morris played sparingly in the opener, completing 3-of-4 passes for 75 yards as the backup to Billy Edwards. He's slated to miss the Terrapins' first conference game of the season, however, leaving Cameron Edge in line to backup Maryland's starting quarterback.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to start Week 1 Morris is not expected to be Maryland's starting quarterback Saturday against UConn, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.

Impact After enrolling at Maryland, Morris and Billy Edwards competed to be Maryland's quarterback during the offseason. Unfortunately for Morris, it appears Edwards has won out, meaning the former likely will not have an immediate in-game opportunity to prove himself.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that will ramp up this fall

QB discussions are dominating in the Big Ten with transfers coming and going out, plus only a handful of starters returning.

APRIL 25, 2024

NC State QB MJ Morris entering transfer portal Nov 4, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback MJ Morris (7) throws a pass during the first half again...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NC State football transfer tracker: Will MJ Morris stay with Pack? Who's in? Who's out? Check back for updates to the list to see who’s leaving the program, and who has committed.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NC State coach Dave Doeren says he didn't expect QB MJ Morris' redshirt decision

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren says he didn’t expect MJ Morris to choose to sit out the rest of the season as a redshirt once he became the starting quarterback

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NC State QB MJ Morris won't play again this season, opting to redshirt, his father says

The father of North Carolina State starting quarterback MJ Morris says his son will not play the rest of this season and take a redshirt year while staying with the Wolfpack

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: NC State QB MJ Morris to redshirt remainder of season Oct 28, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback MJ Morris (7) throws a pass during the first half agai...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Reports: NC State QB MJ Morris to redshirt remainder of season Oct 28, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback MJ Morris (7) throws a pass during the first half agai...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NC State football's MJ Morris to redshirt, but his father says he's not leaving school MJ Morris went 3-1 in his starts this season for the Wolfpack, including the wins over Clemson and Miami that earned NC State bowl eligibili...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Split action in win Morris completed 11 of 21 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 20-6 win against Miami (FL). He also had six rushes for negative five yards.

Impact After taking over the starting job Morris has seen the bulk of the action. However with the Wolfpack still having some struggles the team used packages to get both Morris and former starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong involved in the game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opposing Quarterback Spotlight: NC State has turned to MJ Morris to manage the game A closer look at the quarterback Miami will be tasked with defending this week.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Modest day in win Morris was 11-for-20 passing for 138 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-17 victory versus Clemson. He also had six rushes for -16 yards.

Impact Morris didn't do anything stellar on Saturday but got the job done as he threw two touchdown passes and didn't turn the ball over in route to stunning upset win over Clemson.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check in loss Morris completed 24 of 40 passes for 193 yards and one interception during Saturday's 24-3 defeat versus Duke. He also had 14 rushes for 38 yards.

Impact Morris had a much tougher test this week in his second start since the Wolfpack benched Brennan Armstrong. Morris struggled at times with the tough Duke defense and things likely won't get easier as NC State will face off with Clemson next week.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

QB MJ Morris settles down, leads NC State past Marshall MJ Morris overcame a shaky opening stretch in his first start of the season to throw four touchdown passes and help host North Carolina Stat...

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

MJ Morris throws for four touchdowns, NC State snaps Marshall win streak, 48-41

In his first start of the season, MJ Morris threw a career-best four touchdown passes as North Carolina State topped Marshall 48-41

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS