Avast ye, me hearties! Set yer sights upon Dillon Gabriel and Kyle McCord, as we delve into the treacherous realm of transfer portal quarterbacks.
2023-12-20
Arrr, me hearties! Fox News Digital sets its sights on the swashbucklin' quarterbacks who've entered the treacherous transfer portal, finding new shores after the college football season's end. Avast, ye landlubbers, for tales of their journeys await!
The world of college football has undergone significant changes in recent years, thanks to the introduction of the transfer portal. This new system allows players to transfer between programs, leading to rapid rebuilding and changes in team dynamics. The quarterback position is particularly sought after in the transfer portal, as teams look for a signal-caller who can elevate their performance. Several top quarterbacks have recently committed to new programs through the transfer portal.Dillon Gabriel, who previously played for Oklahoma, has chosen to play for Oregon in his final season of eligibility. Gabriel had an impressive record at Oklahoma, throwing for over 3,000 yards and leading the team to a 10-2 record in 2023. He will now join an offense that produced a Heisman Trophy finalist and ranked second in the country in yards and points per game.
Kyle McCord, the former starting quarterback for Ohio State, surprised many by choosing to transfer to Syracuse. McCord had a successful season in 2023, throwing for over 3,000 yards and leading the Buckeyes to an 11-1 record. He cited the coaching staff and the opportunity to play with talented teammates as factors in his decision.
Will Rogers, Mississippi State's all-time leading passer, has committed to Washington. Rogers will have the chance to replace Heisman Trophy finalist Michael Penix Jr. as the team's quarterback. He was attracted to Washington's offensive system and their history of success.
Grayson McCall, who played for Coastal Carolina, will play his final year of college football at North Carolina State. McCall had an injury-plagued season in 2023 but had a successful career at Coastal Carolina, throwing for over 10,000 yards and earning multiple Sun Belt Player of the Year awards.
Riley Leonard, who led Duke to a spot in the top 25 in 2023, will transfer to Notre Dame for his final year of eligibility. Leonard had a strong season at Duke, throwing for over 4,000 yards and leading the team to victories over Clemson.
Tyler Van Dyke, who previously played for Miami, will join the Wisconsin Badgers. Van Dyke had his best season in 2021, throwing for 25 touchdowns. The Badgers hope he can help improve their offense, which was average in the Big Ten.
Overall, these quarterback transfers highlight the changing landscape of college football and the importance of the transfer portal in building successful teams.