Drew Pyne, the quarterback from Missouri, has officially declared his intention to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer, sources informed ESPN on Tuesday. This decision marks another chapter in a collegiate career that has seen him shift between multiple programs.

Background on Drew Pyne

Pyne’s journey in college football has taken him to three different institutions, including prominent stints at Notre Dame and Arizona State before landing at Missouri. As he heads into his sixth year, he aims to establish a fresh start at his next program.

During his tenure at Missouri, Pyne joined the team as a backup to Brady Cook, the senior starting quarterback. He did see action, earning one start where he led the Tigers to a crucial comeback victory against Oklahoma, finishing that game with a 30-23 win while Cook dealt with injuries to his ankle and wrist.

Quarterback Competition at Missouri

Pyne’s departure comes amidst a flurry of activity in Missouri’s quarterback room. The Tigers recently brought in Beau Pribula from Penn State, who will compete for the starting position alongside redshirt junior Sam Horn and true freshman Matt Zollers, rated as the No. 86 recruit in the 2025 ESPN 300.

Career Overview

Originally starting his career at Notre Dame, Pyne enjoyed a notable 2022 season as he started ten games, amassing 2,021 passing yards with a 65% completion rate and a total of 24 touchdowns against six interceptions. He was instrumental in helping the Fighting Irish achieve eight wins in those starts.

However, after the transfer of quarterback Sam Hartman to Notre Dame, Pyne sought a new opportunity at Arizona State, where he faced injury challenges, limiting his appearances to just two games during his time with the Sun Devils.

Last season at Missouri, Pyne participated in six games, playing a total of 211 snaps. He recorded 391 passing yards, completed 60% of his attempts, and accounted for three touchdowns alongside three interceptions.

Upcoming Transfer Opportunities

The NCAA’s spring transfer window opens on April 16, but graduate transfers like Pyne have the flexibility to enter the portal at any time. This offseason has already seen a significant number of quarterback movements, with over 160 FBS scholarship quarterbacks making transfers.