Branch brothers transferring to Georgia

Former USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch and safety Zion Branch will transfer to Georgia, they told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

"I chose Georgia because I felt like the culture was something special," Zachariah told Thamel. "They have a great coaching staff, the brotherhood within the program, their will to win, being prepared for the next level and being as successful as possible on and off the field was important to me."

Zachariah tallied 823 yards and three touchdowns on 78 receptions in two seasons with the Trojans. He totaled another 87 yards and a score on 11 rushing attempts.

"This team is poised to do something truly special - competing for championships and setting a standard of excellence that few can match," Zion said. "With the talent that's already there and the elite-level recruits coming in, the future is incredibly bright."

Zion appeared in 21 games for USC. He recorded 41 total tackles (three for loss), a sack, a forced fumble, and three passes defensed.

Georgia finished the 2024 campaign 11-3. The Bulldogs made the College Football Playoff but fell to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.