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The starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in the year 2021 is said to have entered the transfer portal Friday.
Thompson made the decision after Texas landed quarterback Ewers in a transfer from Ohio State and secured a commitment from class of 2022, according to The Athletic.
Thompson took over as the starter three weeks into the season and went on to make 10 starts for the Longhorns.
In his junior season in 2021, Thompson completed 64.2% of his passes for 2,113 yards, 24 touchdown and nine interceptions, while also rushing for 157 yards and four scores.
The Longhorns missed out on playing in a bowl game for the first time in three years as they went 5-7 in the season.
It was a disappointing year since it was the first season with Steve Sarkisian as head coach after four years with Tom Herman.
The Longhorns may have a bright future thanks to the arrival of Ewers, who is one of the most promising young quarterbacks in college football.
Ewers originally committed to Texas in August 2020, but then changed his mind two months later.
After losing the starting job to C.J. Stroud, Ewers decided to transfer to Texas.
Ewers is the favorite to start for the Longhorns as a redshirt freshman next season, because of his talent and his status as a respected offensive mind.
After showing some flashes of brilliance this season, Thompson may get the chance to start elsewhere in 2022.
