The Texas Longhorns would not be in the College Football Playoff without c. That is an indisputable fact.
When star quarterback Quinn Ewers went down with a shoulder injury against the Houston Cougars in October, Murphy held the line and led the Horns to a close win.
Over the following two weeks, Murphy led the Longhorns to a 2-0 record, including a clutch overtime win over the then No. 23 ranked Kansas State Wildcats.
But now, with the Horns one win away from having a chance at their first national title since 2005, Murphy elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.
And Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian could not be more grateful to Murphy for what he was able to do over that three-game span.
“That stuff is always difficult but Maalik has been an awesome teammate and a great guy to be around,” Sarkisian told KRIV Fox 26 in Houston. “We wouldn’t be in the position that we’re in without him.”
While many Longhorns fans will be sad to see Murphy go, it was without a doubt the right decision for the redshirt freshman, who will have just one week to find his new team before the Early Signing Period.
And if Murphy wants to get into his new program and have a chance to start next season – wherever that may be – he has to have his decision made by Dec. 20 or very shortly thereafter, so he can enroll and take part in spring football.
