Zeon Chriss is an American college football quarterback for the Houston Cougars. He previously played for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

Early life

Chriss grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended Madison Prep Academy. In his high school career, Chriss completed 183 of 339 pass attempts for 2,954 yards, 45 touchdowns and six interceptions. Chriss also rushed for 629 yards and eight touchdowns, while also hauling in a reception for 12 yards.[1] Chriss was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette over offers from Memphis, San Diego State, Appalachian State, South Alabama, Army, Air Force, Miami (OH) and William & Mary.[2][3]

College career

Louisiana

As a freshman in 2022, Chriss played in four games and completed nine of 15 passing attempts for a touchdown and 33 rushing yards on six attempts.[4] He made his collegiate debut against Arkansas State.[5] During a game against Texas State, Chriss completed five of six passing attempts for 84 yards and a touchdown to win and help the Ragin' Cajuns become bowl eligible.[6] In the 2022 Independence Bowl, he completed four of six passing attempts with 26 rushing yards on four attempts.[7]

During the 2023 season, Chriss played in eight games, starting six, and completed 102 of 153 passing attempts for 1,222 yards and 11 touchdowns with five interceptions.[4] He made his first start against Buffalo where he completed 22 of 29 passing attempts for 249 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.[8] While playing against Arkansas State during the fourth quarter, Chriss suffered a broken fibula which had him sit out for the rest of the season.[9]

On December 20, 2023, Chriss announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.[10]

Houston

On January 3, 2024, Chriss announced that he would be transferring to Houston.[11]

Statistics

Season Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
2022 4 0 — 9 15 60.0 109 7.3 1 1 129.7 6 33 5.5 0
2023 8 6 3−3 102 153 66.7 1,222 8.0 11 5 150.9 73 492 6.7 6
Houston Cougars
2024 11 7 3–4 83 130 63.8 824 6.3 4 8 114.9 114 388 3.4 4
Career 23 13 6−7 194 298 65.1 2,155 7.2 16 14 134.2 193 913 4.7 10

References

  1. ^ "Zeon Chriss' Madison Prep Academy Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. November 18, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  2. ^ "Zeon Chriss, Madison Prep Academy, Quarterback". 247Sports.com. July 1, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  3. ^ Riley, Koki (July 7, 2021). "Three-star quarterback Zeon Chriss of Madison Prep commits to UL football". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Zeon Chriss College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  5. ^ "Zeon Chriss". Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
  6. ^ "Bowl Eligible Again! Louisiana Rolls Past Texas State, 41-13". Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. November 26, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  7. ^ McDonald, Dan (December 23, 2022). "Injuries force UL quarterbacks to step up in bowl game". The Advocate. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  8. ^ Diaz, Cory (September 23, 2023). "Louisiana football edges Buffalo, wins Zeon Chriss' debut". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  9. ^ Schultz, David (November 4, 2023). "Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns QB Zeon Chriss - Broken Fibula". 103.3 The Goat. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  10. ^ Faust, George (December 20, 2023). "UL quarterback Zeon Chriss enters transfer portal". KLFY. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  11. ^ Helwick, Steve (January 3, 2024). "Louisiana QB Zeon Chriss announces transfer to Houston". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
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