Texas Football Rumors: QB Maalik Murphy Entering Transfer Portal
In a massive move, Texas Longhorns quarterback Maalik Murphy is indicating plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, ESPN reported. The standout player was able to step in for a strong showing while quarterback Quinn Ewers was injured. But now he is looking at continuing his college football years at another school. Could his departure signal the start of an “Arch Manning” era at Texas?
Peter Thamel of ESPN announced Murphy’s plans on December 13, writing: “Source: Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal. He’s alerted the Texas coaching staff of his intentions.”
Murphy was the starter quarterback in two games this season against BYU and Kansas State, giving a strong showing while Ewers was injured. He completed 64% of his passes against BYU and had two touchdowns. In the first quarter of his game against Kansas State, he completed a pass to Adonai Mitchell that led to a 37-yard touchdown.
He also played in games against Houston, Oklahoma State, Rice, Baylor, Kansas, and Houston, Horns 247 reported.
While the transfer portal news isn’t shocking, it’s still a major shakeup for the Longhorns, who boasted a strong quarterback depth chart this season.
HornSports on X (formerly known as Twitter) noted: “QB dominoes are starting to fall around the country. You have to claim your spot now.”
