Former Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada will never have to pay for another drink in College Station after helping the Aggies defeat Alabama during the 2021 season when the Crimson Tide was ranked as the No. 1 team in the country.
During his two seasons at Texas A&M under former head coach Jimbo Fisher, Calzada’s big arm garnered interest from several other blue-blood programs, including the Georgia Bulldogs.
Still, Fisher ultimately won the recruiting battle. After only appearing in several games during his first two seasons, Calzada took over the starting job after current Georgia Tech starting QB Haynes King was injured in a game against Colorado.
After finding his footing, Calzada led the Aggies to a four-game win streak after defeating Alabama. However, the team ultimately lost a road game to Ole Miss, which would have likely vaulted the A&M into the playoff conversation.
Due to the return of Haynes King and then freshman quarterback Conner Weigman, Calzada initially transferred to Auburn for a year before settling with Incarnate Word during the 2023 season, where he has thrived ever since.
Finishing 2023 with 2,598 passing yards and 19 touchdowns, Calzada’s 2024 season is even more impressive after six games, including a career-high 5 passing touchdowns and 270 yards in Saturday’s win over Nicholls.
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Calzada’s 6-4 200-plus pound frame, paired with one of the strongest arms in college football, will likely garner scouting attention at the next level.
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