By Dominic Konareski
Voice Writer
“Seeing all the amazing things that the program is achieving and the momentum they have behind them, it is incredibly exciting to be a part of it.”
That is what the newest UNH Charger Thomas Huber said when he made history by committing to the University.
With that, just a year into Division I status, the University of New Haven continues to make history in their athletic department.
Tuesday, May 19, marked the first-time that an Australian born quarterback has signed with a Division I program. Sunshine Coast-born flamethrower Tom Huber officially signed with UNH, marking himself as Australia’s first college quarterback.
When asked about this historic feat, Huber stayed humble through it all. “It feels crazy,” said the young quarterback, “it was always a huge goal and dream of mine (to play Division I) so it feels surreal and amazing to be able to be here and sign to the University of New Haven.”
Getting into American football as an Aussie came with its own challenges with Huber describing it as a “long journey.” The newest Charger credits his father for his success.
“He taught me the game of football. Without his coaching, his mentoring and his unwavering belief in me I would not be where I am today,” he said.
Huber originally announced his commitment to the local university in December 2025. The 19-year-old is a two-year starter at Hotchkiss School in Connecticut and spent time down in Florida with IMG Academy.
Being from the land down under, Huber was born in Queensland, Australia, a massive 9,586 miles away from West Haven, where the New Haven football team resides.
Huber got his gridiron football start while still in Australia, playing under center for his hometown Sunshine Coast Spartans, which are part of the Gridiron Queensland League. He would then relocate to the United States, giving him the opportunities in Florida and Connecticut. Recruiting profiles showcase the righty thrower as a strong-arm talent, who is mobile in the pocket.
Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing in at 185 pounds, the young baller will look to add collegiate starts to what is already a groundbreaking career. Huber describes himself as a team player and a quarterback “that will do whatever he can to put the team in the best position to succeed.”
The Chargers have continued building momentum following their sudden move to Division I competition in the Northeast Conference. This addition of Huber gives UNH a promising young signal caller to the programs near future.
While New Haven’s latest football recruit gets accustomed to the Chargers campus to come in his freshman year in September, the program gears up with projected quarterback AJ Duffy to begin Week 1 under center as Huber continues to develop.
Nonetheless, Huber’s addition is just the latest Aussie-born football players to come stateside. The number of Australian punters in college football programs has been established for years and has reached the pro football level with the past two Super Bowl champions having Aussie punters on their rosters.