Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler announced that he is transferring to South Carolina on Monday.
Since this Sunday, college football has seen quarterback Quinn Ewers transfer from Ohio State to Texas and Bo Nix announce that he is leaving Auburn for the transfer portal. But on Monday night, there was more quarterback transfer news.
Spencer Rattler, formerly of the Oklahoma Sooners, announced that he is transferring to South Carolina to play for the Gamecocks.
Excited for the next chapter!#SpursUpš¤š½ pic.twitter.com/AevyElKhAa
ā Spencer Rattler (@SpencerRattler) December 14, 2021
This news caught many off guard, and the college football media world reacted in kind.
Former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler and TE Austin Stogner both announce they are transferring to South Carolina.
ā Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) December 14, 2021
Two big additions for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks.
Well now. Shane Beamer reunites with Spencer Rattler. https://t.co/jEIRF9LKUz
ā Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) December 14, 2021
Former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler has committed to transfer to South Carolina.
ā Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) December 14, 2021
Huge for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks.
Wow. Spencer Rattler coming to the SEC. https://t.co/SqbAZOwXjZ
ā Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) December 14, 2021
Spencer Rattler picks South Carolina, where heāll reunite with Shane Beamer. https://t.co/IYmEEpGJOq
ā Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) December 14, 2021
Spencer Rattler to ... South Carolina. Nice pull for Shane Beamer. https://t.co/dmnKcmFnnz
ā Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) December 14, 2021
Spencer Rattler knew Shane Beamer when Beamer was an offensive assistant at OU. Beamer is beloved by players. Rattler brings QB talent to a team that upset Florida and Auburn. What's more? Austin Stogner joins them.
ā RJ Young (@RJ_Young) December 14, 2021
Winning moves for South Carolina. The Gamecocks will be fun.
Did not see South Carolina as a Spencer Rattler destination, but it makes sense given Shane Beamerās connections to Oklahoma.
ā Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) December 14, 2021
Spencer Rattler announces transfer to South Carolina
Rattler has some Oklahoma connections in South Carolina. The teamās head coach, Shane Beamer, was an associate head coach and tight ends coach for the Sooners in Rattlerās first two years with the program (2019-20).
Entering the 2021 season, Rattler was viewed by many as a Heisman favorite and a potential No. 1 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Yet, the five-star recruit did struggle during the season, with Sooners fans chanting for him to be benched in favor of Caleb Williams. Ultimately, head coach Lincoln Riley made the switch. Following the Soonersā loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Riley leaving to take the USC Trojans head coaching job, Rattler announced that he was entering the transfer portal.
In nine games this season, Rattler threw for 1,483 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Rattler will not be alone in heading to South Carolina, as former Oklahoma tight end Austin Stogner announced that he is transferring to the program as well.
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