Report: Taulia Tagovailoa Makes Decision on Transfer Portal, Seeking NCAA Waiver
Former Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa entered the transfer portal on Friday as he evaluates the alternatives for his future, The Athletic’s Max Olson reports.
After transferring first from Alabama, Tagovailoa played at Maryland for four seasons, and he would go on to play in 41 games for the Terrapins while amassing 76 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns. His 11,256 throwing yards with Maryland are the most in Big Ten history, as he eclipsed Purdue legend Curtis Painter’s mark during the 2023 season.
Tagovailoa has already used up five years of eligibility between Maryland and Alabama, so he would need the NCAA to offer him a waiver in order to play a sixth season in 2024. It is unknown whether the NCAA will be willing to offer Tagovailoa the sixth year exception.
Maryland coach Mike Locksley hinted Tagovailoa was contemplating all possibilities while dealing with the media last month when Tagovailoa elected to sit out of the bowl game.
“When he came to sit down and then he made the decision that he didn’t want to play in the bowl game in an effort to pursue future opportunities, whether it be the NFL, whether it be transferring, if in fact there were more time available, it was a pretty easy conversation because the mutual respect was there,” Locksley said.
At the time, Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports cited Miami as a likely destination for Tagovailoa if he could move, which would allow him to play closer to his brother, Tua.
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