South Carolina QB Air Noland to Enter Transfer Portal After Limited Action in 2025 Season
South Carolina quarterback Air Noland is expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, marking his second move in as many years after a brief stint with the Gamecocks.
Noland, a former four-star recruit and one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2024 class, transferred to South Carolina from Ohio State earlier this year. But after seeing limited action in Columbia, he’s now looking for a new opportunity elsewhere.
In his lone season with the Gamecocks, Noland appeared in just two games-against South Carolina State and Coastal Carolina. He completed 2-of-3 passes for 13 yards and added four yards on the ground. While the sample size was small, it was clear that Noland remained buried on the depth chart and never got a real chance to showcase the talent that made him such a coveted prospect out of high school.
Before arriving at South Carolina, Noland spent his true freshman season at Ohio State, where he redshirted after not seeing the field during the Buckeyes’ 2024 national championship run. He enrolled early and went through spring drills in Columbus but ultimately transferred to South Carolina in search of a clearer path to playing time.
Now, he’s back in the portal, joining a growing list of Gamecocks entering the offseason with plans to move on. Noland becomes the eighth South Carolina player to announce transfer intentions, alongside tight end Michael Smith, offensive linemen Nick Sharpe, Trovon Baugh, and Cason Henry, defensive lineman Zavion Hardy, linebacker Jaron Willis, and wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr.
Despite the lack of college reps, Noland’s high school résumé still carries weight. The left-handed signal-caller out of Langston Hughes High School (Fairburn, Ga.) was a standout at the prep level.
As a senior, he completed 67% of his passes for 2,140 yards and 22 touchdowns. His junior year was even more eye-popping-over 4,000 yards through the air and 55 touchdowns, leading Langston Hughes to a perfect 15-0 record and a Georgia Class 6A state title.
He finished his high school career with over 10,000 passing yards and 100 touchdowns, was an Elite 11 finalist, and played in the 2024 All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Coached by Daniel “Boone” Williams, Noland’s leadership and production made him one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Georgia high school history.
Now, with four years of eligibility still on the table, Noland hits the portal once again. While his college career hasn’t taken off just yet, the raw tools, pedigree, and upside remain intact. For programs in need of a developmental quarterback with a high ceiling, Noland could be a name to watch as the transfer market continues to heat up.