Utah quarterback Brandon Rose is entering the transfer portal

Utah Utes quarterback Brandon Rose has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal as he seeks a new opportunity after a challenging and eventful journey in Salt Lake City. Rose, who has two years of eligibility remaining, has made a name for himself in Utah despite opportunities being limited due to injuries and competition on the depth charts.

During the 2024 season, Rose saw his first significant collegiate action, appearing in three games and starting one of them before suffering a season-ending injury against BYU. In this game, which marked his first career start, Rose showcased his dual-threat skills by throwing for 112 yards and two touchdowns while adding 55 rushing yards. Earlier in the season, he made his collegiate debut in Utah’s dominant season-opening win over Southern Utah. He later appeared in the second half against Houston and completed seven passes for 45 yards.

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Before 2024, Rose’s contributions were limited. He redshirted in 2022 and did not see action in 2023 as he bided his time behind a deep quarterback room. However, his potential was already evident in his high school career at Murrieta Valley High School in California. A three-star recruit, Rose threw for 7,521 yards and 74 touchdowns in high school, earning Southwestern League MVP honors as a senior and leading his team to the championship. In his senior season, he recorded 3,002 passing yards and 33 touchdowns as well as 236 rushing yards and two scores, highlighting his ability to impact the game in a variety of ways.

Rose’s decision to transfer reflects a desire for a fresh start and the opportunity to compete for a starting position elsewhere. His performance against BYU in 2024 showed his potential as a dynamic quarterback, and his experience in Utah’s competitive program should serve him well moving forward.

In the remaining two years, Rose will look to bring his skills, resilience and leadership to a new program with the goal of making a significant impact and fulfilling the promise he held as a standout high school player and aspiring college player player showed.