Matt Zollers

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Matt Zollers
Missouri Tigers–No. 5
Position Quarterback
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born: (2006-07-21) July 21, 2006 (age 19)
Royersford, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolSpring-Ford
(Royersford, Pennsylvania)

Matt Zollers (born July 21, 2006) is an American football quarterback for the Missouri Tigers. [1]

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Early life and high school

Zollers lives in Royersford, Pennsylvania and attends Spring-Ford High School, where he plays basketball and football. [2] [3] He passed for 2,052 yards and 23 touchdowns during his sophomore season. [4] As a junior, Zollers passed for a school-record 2,917 yards with 37 touchdowns and two interceptions. [5] Following his junior year, he competed in the Elite 11 quarterback competition and was named a finalist. [6] Zollers was selected to play in the 2025 All-American Bowl. [7] He suffered a broken ankle in the third game of his senior year, ending his season. [8] Zollers passed for 426 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions while also rushing for 221 yards and three touchdowns before the injury. [9]

Zollers is a consensus four-star recruit and the top prospect in Pennsylvania. [10] [11] He is ranked as a five-star recruit and the second-best quarterback prospect in the nation by On3.com. [12] [13] Zollers committed to play college football at Missouri over offers from Penn State, Pittsburgh, and Georgia. [14] [15]

College career

Zollers joined the Missouri Tigers as an early enrollee in January 2025. [16] In the first game of the 2025 season against Central Arkansas, Zollers saw the field for one play in the first half in relief of Beau Pribula, as well as starting the fourth quarter after an injury to planned starter Sam Horn.

Personal life

Zollers' older brother, Zach, is a defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Panthers. [17]

References

  1. ↑ "2025 Football Roster". mutigers. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  2. ↑ Romero, Tracey (January 12, 2024). "Spring-Ford Junior's Versatility Shines on Both Basketball Court and Football Field". MONTCO.today. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Arkans, Dan (January 9, 2024). "D-I football prospect Matt Zollers' toughness contributing to Spring-Ford's success on the court". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  4. ↑ Isley, Ryan (August 5, 2024). "Pennsylvania high school football: Top senior quarterback recruits for the 2024 season". SI.com . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Snyder, Audrey (March 4, 2024). "Can Penn State keep Matt Zollers home in PA? Inside the fast-rising 2025 QB recruitment". The Athletic . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ Ginnan, Collin (May 19, 2024). "Missouri elite QB commit Matt Zollers earns Elite 11 Finals invite". On3.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  7. ↑ Ramos, Gus (August 2, 2024). "Quarterback Matt Zollers Commits to 2025 All-American Bowl". NBC Sports . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ "FOOTBALL: Spring-Ford QB Zollers 'in good spirits' after suffering season-ending broken ankle Friday". The Mercury . September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Stamps, Michael (September 14, 2024). "Mizzou QB Commit Matt Zollers Suffers Apparent Lower leg Injury". SI.com . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Bodani, Frank (April 3, 2024). "Decision time: Will Matt Zollers, a top national QB, 'stay' with Penn State football?". York Daily Record . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  11. ↑ Carter, Aaron (June 19, 2024). "Spring-Ford's Matt Zollers garners more attention after NIL deals. But his focus remains the same". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  12. ↑ Shelton, Hunter (July 8, 2024). "Missouri QB commit Matt Zollers is new 5-star in updated 2025 On300". On3.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  13. ↑ Busak, Adam (July 8, 2024). "Offseason rankings adjustment further boosts Mizzou's recruiting class". Columbia Missourian . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  14. ↑ Carter, Aaron (April 4, 2024). "Spring-Ford junior quarterback Matt Zollers commits to Missouri". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  15. ↑ Raynor, Grace (August 9, 2024). "Missouri momentum: Tigers getting it done with star-studded 2025 recruiting class". The Athletic . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  16. ↑ "These 10 incoming Missouri football freshman will enroll early, participate in spring camp". Columbia Daily Tribune . January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  17. ↑ Carter, Aaron (May 24, 2024). "Spring-Ford quarterback Matt Zollers kept his cool and his recruiting took off". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved August 30, 2024.
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