The news centers around a quarterback from Missouri entering the NCAA transfer portal once again. This player, 25 years old, served as a backup throughout the previous season. Though his playing time was limited in early-season games, he had a few notable performances, including a strong outing against Oklahoma when he stepped in for an injured starter. In that game, he threw for 143 yards and three touchdowns, including a critical pass to Theo Wease that helped tie the game and set up a Missouri victory.
Additionally, he played a key role in a matchup against Auburn, filling in for the injured starter. However, when Missouri faced Alabama, both he and the starting quarterback struggled, with each held to under 50 yards by Alabama’s tough defense. Over the course of the season, the player completed 49 of 82 passes for 391 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.
The player is a native of New Canaan, Connecticut, and spent three years as a backup at Notre Dame before transferring to Missouri. He saw limited action at Notre Dame until his third season, when he filled in after the starting quarterback, Tyler Buchner, was injured. He then transferred to Arizona State but found himself on the bench there as well, primarily due to injuries.
With this player’s decision to enter the transfer portal, there are questions about who will compete for the starting quarterback role at Missouri in the fall. One contender is Beau Pribula, a Penn State transfer who joined Missouri in December and has already generated some excitement. Another competitor is Sam Horn, a two-sport athlete at Missouri, who is reportedly recovered from Tommy John surgery and will also be vying for the job.
Missouri also has the opportunity to explore the spring transfer portal, which remains open until April 25. This means the team could still make moves to strengthen their quarterback position ahead of the upcoming season.
