Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, center, talks with quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Could the Longhorns be vulnerable in the Sugar Bowl now that Maalik Murphy is gone?
Maalik Murphy stayed as long as he could. There’s nothing more he’d like than to hold a clipboard and watch from the sidelines of the Ceasers Superdome and bide his time.
College football isn’t that kind. Neither are coaches offering scholarships to transfers hoping to start next fall.
Murphy, who spent two seasons with the Texas Longhorns, confirmed Thursday evening he has entered the transfer portal and will not be available for the Jan. 1 College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 2 Washington. Based on the 30-day transfer portal window closed after the national championship, timing told the main story.
