One-year Duke football quarterback Maalik Murphy has made a significant decision by gifting his talents to the Oregon State Beavers for at least one season. This move comes after he entered the transfer portal for the second time as a collegian. Murphy, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound California native, has had an impactful career so far.

Maalik Murphy's Transfer Shakes Up College Football

Murphy's Time at Duke

Maalik Murphy spent two years as a backup for the Texas Longhorns before moving to Durham to suit up for first-year Duke football head coach Manny Diaz. During his time with the Blue Devils, he played a crucial role in helping the team achieve its first nine-win regular season in 10 years. As a Blue Devil, he completed 254 of his 421 attempts for 2,933 yards and 26 touchdowns. His performance on the field was remarkable and earned him a place in the hearts of Duke fans.The former four-star prep out of Juniper Serra High School (Calif.), ranked No. 179 overall and No. 12 among quarterbacks on the 247Sports 2022 Composite, brought a level of skill and talent to the Duke football program. His ability to lead the team and make crucial plays was evident throughout his time with the Blue Devils.

Transfer to Oregon State

Currently stacking up at No. 31 overall and No. 4 at his position with a four-star rating by his name in the 247Sports Transfer Rankings, Maalik Murphy will now be taking his talents to Corvallis. He will arrive in Oregon State with two years of eligibility remaining, ready to make an impact on a new team.This transfer is a significant development in college football as Murphy's presence will add depth and talent to the Oregon State Beavers. His experience and skill set will be valuable to the team as they look to improve their performance in the upcoming season.

Duke's Replacement

Meanwhile, Manny Diaz and his surging Duke football program have already secured a formidable replacement via the portal in Tulane Green Wave redshirt freshman signal-caller Darian Mensah. Mensah, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound California product, pledged his allegiance to the Blue Devils just a few days after Maalik Murphy decided to look elsewhere last week. He is ranked No. 7 among QBs in the portal and is expected to bring a new dimension to the Duke football team.The addition of Mensah provides Duke with a talented backup option and ensures that the team will continue to perform at a high level even without Murphy. It also shows the strength of the Duke football program in being able to quickly find replacements via the transfer portal.Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke football and basketball news as these transfers and developments continue to shape the landscape of college sports.