Texas Tech’s Shough seeks 3rd group by means of portal

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Personnel WriterNov 19, 2023, 06:20 PM ET

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Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough announced Sunday that he is going into the portal as a graduate transfer with the intent of betting a third group in his collegiate career.Shough began

his profession at Oregon as an ESPN 300 hire in the 2018 class. He began 7 games during the 2020 season for the Ducks, tossing for 13 goals. He transferred to Texas Tech prior to the 2021 season and now plans to complete his career elsewhere.He published a declaration on X (previously Twitter), saying that he wished his time would have been various at Texas Tech, however that “whatever happens for a reason. “Editor’s Picks 2 Associated”

The people of Lubbock and within the athletic department have actually reignited my love for football, welcomed my household with open arms, and assisted me stand firm through a few of the most difficult times,”Shough posted.”… It remains in my benefit to go into the transfer website and look for a brand-new chance to play a complete year and pursue my objective of being an NFL QB. “Shough handled injuries throughout his three seasons with the Red Raiders, including a fractured fibula suffered throughout the 4th game this season vs. West Virginia.Shough appeared in 15 games for Texas Tech, starting 13, and threw for 2,922 yards and 20 goals. He likewise had 432 rushing backyards and 8 goals on the ground.Coach Joey McGuire said in a statement that Shough had actually been transparent with the training staff after his injury that he wished to return to the field.

“Throughout my time with Tyler, he has actually shown to be a strong leader in our locker space with an unmatched work principles and knowledge of the game,” McGuire stated.”Most significantly, he is a

graduate of Texas Tech University and will forever be kept in mind for the numerous wins he assisted lead this program to the past 3 seasons.”Quarterback Behren Morton filled out after Shough was hurt and has tossed for 1,410 lawns and 12 goals with 4 interceptions. Morton is a redshirt sophomore and is signed up with on the lineup by Jake Strong, a four-star possibility in the 2023 class. The personnel also has four-star quarterback Will Hammond devoted in the 2024 class.