Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bear Alexander has announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Midway through his third college football season, Alexander opted to redshirt, a move that stirred some controversy.
Before the 2023 season, Alexander transferred to the USC Trojans and has two years of eligibility remaining. During the 2024 season, he recorded five tackles across three games with USC.
On the day of the SEC Championship, Alexander shared a cryptic message on social media, stating, “Winner takes all,” which some interpreted as a hint at his potential transfer back to Georgia or to Texas.
A former four-star recruit, Alexander initially transferred to USC seeking a more prominent role but ended up playing about 30% of the snaps in USC’s game against Michigan. Frustrated with his limited playing time, he decided to redshirt and re-enter the transfer portal, a decision that reportedly disappointed USC head coach Lincoln Riley.
In 2023, Bear Alexander delivered the most productive season of his college career, tallying 47 tackles and 1.5 sacks while playing for a struggling USC defense. Georgia fans fondly remember Alexander for his standout performance in their dominant 65-7 victory over TCU in the national championship game, where he recorded a key sack.