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Gophers quarterback Vic Viramontes will transfer out of the program, according to 24/Sports. A source close to GopherHole confirmed this report and said “he would like to get closer to home.” Viramontes will be returning to Riverside Community College (RCC) after spending just one semester in Minnesota.
The top quarterback in the JUCO ranks, Viramontes transferred to Minnesota and was an early-enrollee in January. Viramontes threw for 1,868 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for a state-high 1,346 yards and 21 touchdowns last year at RCC. He was brought in to compete for the starting quarterback job, but was falling down the depth chart this spring. In the spring game, Viramontes completed just one of his three passes and had two fumbles.
Morgan, a redshirt freshman quarterback, is likely ahead in the race after a strong string campaign. Preferred walk-on Zack Annexstad was showing growth at the position after turning down multiple Power-5 offers to join the Gophers. These two quarterbacks were the current leaders in the race, so with Viramontes transferring, the competition has narrowed.
The top quarterback in the JUCO ranks, Viramontes transferred to Minnesota and was an early-enrollee in January. Viramontes threw for 1,868 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for a state-high 1,346 yards and 21 touchdowns last year at RCC. He was brought in to compete for the starting quarterback job, but was falling down the depth chart this spring. In the spring game, Viramontes completed just one of his three passes and had two fumbles.
Morgan, a redshirt freshman quarterback, is likely ahead in the race after a strong string campaign. Preferred walk-on Zack Annexstad was showing growth at the position after turning down multiple Power-5 offers to join the Gophers. These two quarterbacks were the current leaders in the race, so with Viramontes transferring, the competition has narrowed.