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where did kyler murray go to college

Kyler Murray attended both Texas A &M University and the University of Oklahoma for college.

He first enrolled at Texas A &M in 2015 as a highly touted dual-sport recruit for football and baseball, appearing in eight games as a true freshman quarterback before transferring due to limited playing time. After sitting out 2016 per transfer rules, Murray joined the University of Oklahoma Sooners in 2017, backing up Baker Mayfield before exploding in 2018 to win the Heisman Trophy, lead the Big 12, and reach the College Football Playoff.

College Timeline

Year| School| Key Highlights
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2015| Texas A&M| True freshman QB; 8 games played 3
2016| (Sat out)| Transfer rule compliance 3
2017| Oklahoma| Backup to Heisman winner Baker Mayfield 1
2018| Oklahoma| Heisman Trophy , Big 12 champs, CFP semifinalist 15

Why the Transfers Shaped His Legacy

Murray's journey wasn't linear—he chose Texas A&M over Oklahoma initially for its baseball program (he was a top MLB prospect, drafted 9th overall by Oakland in 2018). The move to Oklahoma unlocked his elite dual-threat skills, posting a 95.8 College QBR (99th percentile) and 11.6 YPA. This path led to his No. 1 NFL Draft pick status by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, blending football excellence with academic grit at elite programs.

Fans still debate his A&M exit on forums like Reddit, with some Aggies viewing it as a dodged bullet and Sooners fans celebrating the upgrade—timeless college football drama.

TL;DR: Texas A &M (2015), then Oklahoma (2017-18) where he won the Heisman.

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