In recent months, quarterback Will Rogers has taken quite the journey through the NCAA transfer portal. It all began when he made the move from Mississippi State to Washington, seeking new opportunities and challenges.
However, the plot thickened when Washington’s head coach, Kalen DeBoer, departed for Alabama. Rogers saw the uncertainty and re-entered the transfer portal, sparking speculations about his next destination.
In a recent update by Pete Nakos of On3, it has been revealed that Rogers has made a significant decision—he’s choosing to stay put at Washington, thus removing his name from the transfer portal. This decision comes as a welcome relief for Washington’s head coach, Jedd Fish.
NEWS: Washington QB Will Rogers has officially withdrawn from the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos_ reports.
He passed for 12,315 yards and 94 TDs during his 4-year career at Mississippi State🔥https://t.co/gYEpAS7j2N pic.twitter.com/FyGokOia81
— On3 (@On3sports) January 31, 2024
With Rogers firmly back in the mix, Coach Fish can now confidently craft his offensive strategy for the upcoming 2024 season. The quarterback has demonstrated his prowess in the past, particularly thriving in the late Mike Leach’s system, where he showcased his abilities with 3,974 passing yards and 35 touchdowns during the 2022 season.
However, it’s worth noting that Rogers faced a challenging 2023 season, marked by a notable drop in production—just 1,625 yards and 12 touchdowns. This decline was attributed, in part, to Rogers’ discomfort with the pro-style system implemented by Zach Arnett.
The potential for Rogers to rediscover his 2022 form is an exciting prospect for Washington, as he aims to step into the shoes of the previous quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. This decision to remain at Washington sets the stage for a promising chapter in Rogers’ collegiate career, and fans eagerly await what the 2024 season will bring.