Gophers add third scholarship quarterback with Va. Tech transfer Dylan Wittke
The Gophers have been in the market for a third scholarship quarterback since January. They were able to fill the hole on Tuesday.
Virginia Tech redshirt freshman Dylan Wittke entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 17 after he was reportedly behind in the competition for the Hokies’ backup QB job coming out of spring practices. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound signal caller committed to Minnesota this week.
The three-star prospect out of Buford, Ga., did not play in a game in 2023 and maintained a redshirt. At Buford High School, he was three-sport athlete and helped his school win three state football championships (2019-21).
The U believed they originally had the backup QB need met with Fresno State transfer Logan Fife in December, but he changed his mind weeks later and went to Montana.
The Gophers have New Hampshire transfer Max Brosmer penciled in as the senior starter for 2024. True freshman Drake Lindsey has been impressive in spring practices and could compete with Wittke for the backup role this fall. Stillwater walk-on QB Max Shikenjanski has been the U’s third-stringer this spring.
Transfer portal tracker
Incoming players (Previous school)
Tuesday
WR Tyler Williams (Georgia)
QB Dylan Wittke (Virginia Tech)
Saturday
DE Adam Kissayi (Clemson)
Friday
DE Jaxon Howard (LSU)
Outgoing players (New school)
Monday
CB Victor Pless
April 19
OL Cade McConnell (Vanderbilt)
April 16
OL De’Eric Mister
CB Tariq Watson
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