Texas Longhorns quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) throws a pass during warmups ahead of the game against Kansas State at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Austin.
After two years in burnt orange, former Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy is reportedly ready to wear blue.
Citing sources, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Friday night that Murphy has committed to Duke. Murphy spent the first two years of his college career in Austin before entering the transfer portal earlier this month.
Sources: Former Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy has verbally committed to Duke. A formal announcement is expected soon. He’ll be immediately eligible with three years remaining, giving first-year coach Manny Diaz a key building block to start his tenure. pic.twitter.com/1EpDEXaj5q
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 23, 2023
Once a four-star recruit out of California, Murphy redshirted during his first year on the Texas campus. This fall he served as the primary backup to Quinn Ewers. Murphy relieved an injured Ewers in a 31-24 win over Houston on Oct. 21, and then started for the Longhorns in wins over BYU and No. 23 Kansas State.
Over seven appearances, the 6-foot-5, 238-pound Murphy completed 40 of his 71 passes. He threw for 477 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
Murphy won’t be part of Texas’ College Football Playoff run. No. 3 Texas (12-1) and No. 2 Washington (13-0) will play in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. With Murphy gone, freshman Arch Manning is set to serve as UT’s backup quarterback.
“We can’t have this season without having Maalik,” Texas right tackle Christian Jones said this week. “We can’t be in this situation without him stepping up and leading us in the right way and that’s a testament to him.”
Murphy will join a Duke program that heads into Saturday’s Birmingham Bowl with a 7-5 record. Riley…
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2023-12-23 04:09:45
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