Maalik Murphy News, Rumors, Updates - Oregon State Beavers

Modest Start for Beavers' QB Murphy completed 21-of-33 pass attempts for 244 yards in his Oregon State debut in the 34-15 loss to California on Saturday.

Impact While not throwing a touchdown pass, Murphy ran five times for 15 yards and a touchdown on the ground. After transferring from Duke, Murphy won the job to start the season. The senior will take on Fresno State on Sept. 6. The Bulldogs pass defense was in the middle of the nation last season with 216 passing yards per game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Former Longhorns QB lands starting job in Pac-12 Former Longhorns QB Maalik Murphy will start games for his third college team. The former Duke QB has been named the starter for Oregon Stat...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Expected to be Week 1 starter Murphy is expected to be the Beavers' starting quarterback for their upcoming game against California on Aug. 30, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact For 2025, Murphy transferred colleges from Duke to Oregon State. Just a week and a half before the Beavers begin their upcoming season, it appears that they have already selected who will be under center. The development should not come as much of a surprise, considering Murphy's experience over his QB contemporaries Gabarri Johnson and Kallen Gutridge.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Who are the Top 10 Impact Transfer Quarterbacks Entering the 2025 CFB Season?

Top 5 Defensive Players Oregon State Football Will Face In 2025 The Oregon State Beavers offense should be better this year. The arrival of transfer quarterback Maalik Murphy has Corvallis excited about t...

JULY 13, 2025 • SI.COM

ESPN Says Oregon State QB Maalik Murphy Has 'Room For Improvement' Following a season of iffy quarterback play at Oregon State, Trent Bray's staff made a big addition this offseason in former Duke and Texas...

MAY 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Meet Maalik Murphy, Oregon State's charismatic, reformed Duck-loving quarterback who insists 'this is my last stop' Murphy, a fourth-year quarterback with previous stops at Texas and Duke, says in helping OSU returning to winning, "I don’t have to try to b...

MARCH 4, 2025 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Former Texas and Duke QB Maalik Murphy Makes Final Transfer Portal Decision Maalik Murphy has officially found his landing spot.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Did Duke's reported massive NIL investment push Maalik Murphy to transfer? | Sporting News Manny Diaz and Duke look to be getting serious about the football program.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Duke QB Maalik Murphy transferring to Oregon State Former Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy told ESPN that he is transferring to Oregon State.Murphy reportedly visited Oregon State on Wednesday...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Auburn target Maalik Murphy commits to Oregon State The sophomore finished his 2024 campaign with 2,933 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Former Duke QB Maalik Murphy transferring to Oregon State Former Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy told ESPN that he is transferring to Oregon State. Murphy reportedly visited Oregon State on Wednesday...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Duke QB Maalik Murphy shocks college football world with unexpected transfer decision | Sporting News Former Duke QB Maalik Murphy has found his next stop--and no one predicted this one.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Texas QB Makes Transfer Portal Decision on Thursday Maalik Murphy will be suiting up for a new school next season...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Former Texas and Duke QB Maalik Murphy to Transfer to Unexpected CFB Program Maalik Murphy found his landing spot and it’s not where most were expecting.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Texas, Duke QB Maalik Murphy Transfers to Surprising Program The California native is heading back west to play for his third school in as many years.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • SI.COM

Heading to Corvallis Murphy has committed to play for Oregon State for the 2025 season, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Murphy will join the Beavers following a single season with Duke. One of the top ranked quarterbacks in the transfer portal, Murphy threw for 2,933 yards and 26 touchdowns to 12 interceptions for the Blue Devils in 2024 after transferring in from Texas in the off-season. The redshirt sophomore will retain two years of eligibility with the Beavers.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maalik Murphy Slated to Visit Unexpected Pac-12 Program After Historic Season Former Duke and Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy is on a trip to Oregon State.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

'I like what I see so far': Maalik Murphy enjoys recent visit to Auburn Auburn made quite the impression on Murphy during his two-day visit.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Two College Football Powerhouses Named as Programs to Watch For Maalik Murphy Two of the biggest programs in the sport are after the former Texas and Duke QB.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Duke lands top-rated QB transfer to replace Maalik Murphy | Sporting News Manny Diaz has found his quarterback for next season.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Duke QB Maalik Murphy to visit Auburn this week Murphy threw 26 touchdowns and passed for nearly 3,000 yards for the Duke Blue Devils in 2024.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Former Texas Quarterback Maalik Murphy to Transfer From Duke After Historic Season Maalik Murphy is set to transfer to his third program.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

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