Tyler Van Dyke Transfers to SMU Football

Tyler Van Dyke, a former quarterback for Miami and Wisconsin, has committed to transfer to SMU for his final year of eligibility, as announced by his agent. Van Dyke, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury at Wisconsin, will reunite with his former Miami offensive coordinator, Rhett Lashlee, now SMU's head coach, which could provide a familiar environment beneficial for his recovery and performance. Despite only one year of eligibility left, Van Dyke brings significant experience, with career stats of 7,800+ passing yards and 55 touchdowns. His addition comes at a time when SMU is riding high from a College Football Playoff appearance and is led by current starting quarterback Kevin Jennings, who has shown impressive dual-threat capabilities. This transfer indicates potential depth and veteran presence in SMU's quarterback room, even though Van Dyke's playing time might be limited unless Jennings faces an injury or declines in performance. SMU aims to build on its recent successes with Van Dyke potentially contributing as a strategic backup.