Troy University has officially added former Houston quarterback Uiolevanuseaulvoleolo (Ui) Ale to its football roster. 

Ale is a Cason, Calif., native who is the son of former NFL linebacker Arnold Ale, who played college football at Notre Dame and UCLA. Ale was a star player at Carson High School for his father, who was the head coach. The 6-foot, 205-pound quarterback started his college career at Golden West College. 

At Golden West, Ale threw for 1,335 yards and 12 touchdowns in 10 games in 2022. He transferred to Houston in 2023, throwing for 69 yards and a touchdown in three games as a sophomore. He was able to redshirt that season as he played in less than four games. Last season, Ale played in two games for Houston and completed 10-of-13 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown with one interception. 

Ale fills a position of need for Troy as the Trojans lost two quarterbacks following spring practices. Quarterbacks Matthew Caldwell (Texas) and Caleb McCreary (Tennessee State) both transferred out. Ale now joins the quarterback group at Troy that includes starter Goose Crowder, Tucker Kilcrease and true freshman Jack James.