CORVALLIS, Oregon — Former Oregon State University quarterback Aidan Chiles announced Thursday he is following coach Jonathan Smith to Michigan State University as a transfer.
Chiles made his commitment to Michigan State public in a social media post wearing a Spartan jersey. He played in nine games this season as a freshman backup to DJ Uiagalelei.
The former four-star recruit from California threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns and ran for three scores, getting steady work as a change-of-pace player for the 21st-ranked Beavers (8-4).
He was poised to become Oregon State's new starting quarterback next season following the exit of Uiagalelei, who entered the NCAA Transfer Portal one week after Smith's departure.
Smith, who had recruited Chiles out of high school, left Oregon State to become the head coach at Michigan State on Nov. 25.
Among the other notable transfer commitments on Thursday were:
— Former UConn tight end Justin Joly, who led the team with 56 catches for 578 yards, announcing he is joining North Carolina State.
— Former Ohio quarterback Kurtis Rourke, a three-year starter, said he was going to Indiana.
KGW staff contributed to this article.
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