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Former Marcus High School QB headed out of state after eligibility denial
Summary by Flower Mound News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Micah Pearce , as published by Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway More information on this development can be found through recruiting insiders On3/Rivals, which reported Nussmeier's new destination as a private school in Louisiana.
A former quarterback from Flower Mound is relocating to continue his high school football career. Colton Nussmeier had transferred to Denton Ryan High School but was deemed ineligible for varsity play. This decision followed a transfer from Marcus High School, where he spent three years.
Further action was taken when an appeal was denied. Details surrounding the ruling are tied to the transfer's purpose. More information on this development can be found through recruiting insiders On3/Rivals, which reported Nussmeier's new destination as a private school in Louisiana.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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