Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Ty Thompson entered the transfer portal. Thompson, who played for the Tulane Green Wave this season, is looking for his third school in three seasons. Thompson has one year of eligibility remaining.
Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Ty Thompson against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Thompson spent three years at Oregon as a backup before heading to Tulane in search of a better opportunity, He lost the starting job to freshman Darian Mensah, who helped lead the Green Wave to the AAC Championship, where the team fell 35-14 to the Army Black Knights. However, Mensah also entered the portal and has since committed to the Duke Blue Devils, opening up a path for the former Duck to get his first-career start, per Thamel.
Despite Mensah's impressive season, the veteran Thompson still managed to carve out a notable role on offense as a dual-threat specialist. He finished the season just 6 of 11 passing for 74 yards and two touchdowns, but shined on the ground with 40 carries for 253 yards and six scores. This was highlighted by a 50-yard touchdown run in Tulane's win over Temple on Nov. 9.
Across his three seasons at Oregon, Thompson appeared in 17 games while going 42 of 66 passing for 456 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. He was the backup toNov 19, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Ty Thompson throws a pass before a game against the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Thompson's best game as a Duck came during the 2021 season when he finished 6 of 9 passing for 82 yards, two touchdowns and no picks in Oregon's 48-7 win over Stony Brook. However, last season was by far his best with the Ducks statistically, as he got the pad the stats a bit in mop-up relief for Nix. Thompson finished last year 24 of 31 passing for 297 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. He added eight carries for 48 yards rushing.
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