ECU PIRATES’ STAR QUARTERBACK KATIN HOUSER ENTERS TRANSFER PORTAL
East Carolina University’s football program is reeling after star quarterback Katin Houser announced he will enter the transfer portal, leaving the Pirates scrambling for a new leader. Houser, a former four-star recruit, had a breakout season in 2025, throwing for 3,300 yards and 19 touchdowns, and rushing for 181 yards and nine touchdowns
Houser’s decision comes as a shock to ECU fans, given his pivotal role in the team’s offense. He was expected to lead the Pirates into the 2025 campaign with high hopes for the program’s future. With Houser’s departure, the team will likely turn to Mike Wright, a well-traveled quarterback with experience starting 16 games in the SEC and Big Ten ⁴ ⁵.
Houser’s transfer marks another significant offseason change for ECU, following the departures of offensive coordinator John David Baker and defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge. The Pirates will need to regroup and find a new quarterback to lead the charge in the upcoming season ².
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