Fresno State welcomes a new face at quarterback. What impact could he have?
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- Fresno State signed former Maryland QB Khristian Martin, per On3sports.
- He completed 11 of 17 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown at Maryland.
- Martin will compete for Fresno State’s starting job and has three years eligibility.
Former Maryland quarterback Khristian Martin has signed with Fresno State, according to College Football Insider Pete Nakos of On3sports.
Martin, listed at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, appeared in five games as a freshman last season, serving as a backup to Malik Washington before entering the transfer portal.
While at Maryland of the Big Ten, Martin completed 11 of 17 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown, with his longest pass going for 31 yards. He also rushed four times for eight yards.
A three-star recruit, Martin was ranked the No. 33 prospect in Virginia by 247 Sports and helped lead Highland Springs to a perfect 15-0 season and the VHSL Class 5 state championship in 2022.
He initially committed to Maryland over offers from Indiana, Texas A&M, Virginia, and Virginia Tech.
At Fresno State, Martin will join second-year head coach Matt Entz and is expected to contend for the starting quarterback job alongside Carson Conklin, Jayden Mandal, Jonathan Craft, former Clovis High standout Deagan Rose and Jacob Chambers of Rancho Cucamonga.
What gives about Khristian Martin?
Martin brings an intriguing combination of size and potential to the Bulldogs.
After spending last season in a backup role at Maryland, he now has the opportunity at Fresno State to showcase what he is capable of.
Martin’s success will depend on how well he learns the playbook, adjusts to Pac-12 competition, and seizes the opportunities ahead.
Fresno State is getting a quarterback with size, pedigree, and potential, ready for his first real shot to lead at the college level.
Martin has three years of eligibility remaining.
This story was originally published January 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM.
