Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy, who backed up starter Quinn Ewers this season, is transferring to Duke.
There’s now a path for one highly touted quarterback to eventually take the reins in Austin.
Quarterback Maalik Murphy, who backed up Texas starter Quinn Ewers this season, is transferring to Duke, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported.
Murphy, who was a four-star recruit, was part of the Longhorns’ recruiting class of 2022 and will retain three years of eligibility.
Thamel reported a formal commitment to Duke is expected soon.
The move means Texas lost its backup quarterback who recorded 477 passing yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
But it also means Arch Manning — the team’s third-string quarterback this season — should move up in the depth chart.
