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Former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers surprised the college football world with the announcement to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after the season.
"Just proud of the team and the seniors, the real fighters. It would've been so easy to tap out and let a good team walk all over us. But I gave it all, man. I've been here four years and have never taken a day off or anything like that."
Now, with former Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer landing a job in Tuscaloosa, Rogers is once again on the move.
Rogers is one of the most prolific quarterbacks in SEC history, as he has the second-most passing yards in the conference (12,315) and fourth-most passing touchdowns (94).
Here are the top five options for the graduate transfer next season:
Will Rogers' 5 landing spots:
#1 Michigan Wolverines
Having Rogers under center for the Michigan Wolverines would be interesting. There is no way to predict how the sign-stealing saga will go and if coach Jim Harbaugh is back with the team. However, with JJ McCarthy declaring for the NFL, and having someone with incredible experience like Rogers will make the transition a bit better.
#2 Auburn Tigers
While the quarterback situation is still unclear down south, Will Rogers remains a candidate that can instantly have an impact in Hugh Freeze's offense. The Tigers have freshman Walker White joining the team, but he has been touted as the quarterback for the future, leaving the current position up for grabs.
#3 Georgia Bulldogs
This one may seem a little farfetched, but hear me out. Rogers has proven not to be intimidated by the bright lights of SEC football. The Bulldogs may see Carson Beck enter the 2024 NFL draft. Rogers would be a tremendous plug-in for one season as commit Dylan Raiola redshirts. Georgia has a great marketing program, which Rogers is majoring in.
#4 USC Trojans
Replacing Caleb Williams will be difficult, but Will Rogers for one season will be better than anything coach Lincoln Riley can draw up. Just like with Oregon, if Rogers is willing to move across the country, this could be a home run as he is one of the most prolific passers in college football. Joining Lincoln Riley's offense will only boost his stardom. It doesn't hurt to be located in Los Angeles to help get his brand in front of even more people and increase his NIL.
#5 Stay put in Washington
While the Huskies have lost Kalen DeBoer to Alabama, the roster sill has a lot of returning players for the 2024 season. With little time left to enroll at a new school, Rogers could decide to play it out under new head coach Jedd Fisch, who has led the Arizona Wildcats out of mediocrity with a No. 11 finish in the 2023 season.
