Report: Former South Carolina, Auburn QB Robby Ashford commits to Wake Forest

Former South Carolina and Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford committed to Wake Forest, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed the news.

“Former South Carolina quarterback Robby Ashford has committed to Wake Forest, he tells ESPN,” Thamel wrote on Twitter. “He’s thrown for 2,082 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career. He’s played at South Carolina, Auburn and Oregon. He’s one of the most notable additions of new coach Jake Dickert.”

Ashford also told ESPN what really stood out about Wake Forest.

“Just what Coach Dickert is building and his vision for the program and wanting to win now, and the opportunity to come in and be the guy,” Ashford said.

Ashford noted other QBs like Cam Ward and John Mateer thrived under Dickert’s coaching.

“You see that, how could you not want to come to play for a coach like that,” Ashford told ESPN.

Robby Ashford appeared in eight games for the Gamecocks this season. He threw for 324 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 227 yards and two scores.

Ashford was a member of the 2020 recruiting class. He was ranked as a four-star recruit and the No. 23 quarterback in the country that year, per the On3 Industry rankings.

Ashford battled LaNorris Sellers for the South Carolina starting quarterback job ahead of the 2024 season, before Sellers was eventually named the starter. Still, Ashford came up big for the Gamecocks at times, particularly when Sellers was injured.

The Alabama native started his career at Oregon before transferring to Auburn and then South Carolina.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

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