Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bear Alexander is electing to redshirt during his third season of college football. Alexander, who transferred to the USC Trojans ahead of the 2023 college football season, will have two years of eligibility left.
Bear Alexander is a former four-star recruit. Part of the reason why he transferred to USC was to have a larger role with the Trojans. However, he recently played around 30% of the snaps in USC’s most recent game against the Michigan Wolverines.
Alexander joins a pair of UNLV players in looking to redshirt and transfer after the 2024 season. The former Georgia defender has five tackles in three games with USC this season.
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Last year, Alexander recorded 47 tackles and 1.5 sacks for a porous USC defense. Now, he is looking for a new college football home midway through the season. Of course, he won’t be able to transfer until the portal window opens in December.
“There’s no story there,” said USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley when asked about Alexander’s lack of snaps on Tuesday. Alexander announced his intentions to transfer the following day.
Here are some reactions from the Georgia and college football media after Alexander entered the portal again.
IMO, Bear Alexander had three and done first round pick written in his scouting bio after his freshman season.
He’s now entering the portal a third time and sitting out a year.
Weird stuff
— Brooks Austin (@BrooksAustinBA) September 26, 2024
https://t.co/Hm6TkaxbnS pic.twitter.com/nhFi1146A2
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) September 26, 2024
Bear Alexander will redshirt this season at USC, per Tony Jones, who Alexander calls his father. He's expected to stay with the team, per Jones. "We made clear what our goals are. That goal is to be a full-time starter and leader on the defense like we came to be," Jones said. pic.twitter.com/3gCxjkMq1V
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) September 26, 2024
Expect this to become a trend. Players can play in up to four games and still qualify for a redshirt. Get tape at one stop and if they’re not happy, then leave. https://t.co/xIjWzXaCkA
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) September 26, 2024
Many Georgia fans remember Alexander for recording a sack in UGA’s 65-7 national championship win over TCU.
