Quarterback KJ Costello, who started 25 games for Stanford, is joining Mississippi State as a grad transfer with one season of eligibility remaining.
The SEC has cleared the path for former Alabama DB Maurice Smith to transfer as a graduate student to Georgia.
Maurice Smith has been granted a full release by Alabama, according to reports, paving the way for the defensive back to transfer to Georgia.
Maurice Smith, whose request to join SEC rival Georgia as a graduate transfer has been denied by Alabama, said he's "willing to go as far as it takes" to play for the Bulldogs next season.
DB Maurice Smith, who is seeking a transfer to Georgia, said he was no longer allowed in the Alabama locker room and that his personal items were thrown in the garbage.
Sophomore QB Jarrett Stidham, who threw for 1,265 yards and 12 TDs in 10 games last season, will transfer from Baylor, he announced.