The college football world has been abuzz with the news that Durfee Awaits NCAA Waiver as Penix Returns to Work After Transferring to University of Washington. Durfee, a former four-star recruit and one of the top quarterbacks in the country, announced his decision to transfer from his current school, the University of Arizona, to the University of Washington in December.
Durfee is now awaiting an NCAA waiver that would allow him to play immediately for the Huskies. The NCAA has yet to make a decision on the waiver, but it is expected to be granted soon. If the waiver is granted, Durfee will be eligible to play for the Huskies in 2021.
Durfee has been a standout quarterback since his freshman year at Arizona. He was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection and was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year in 2018. He was also named a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award, which is given to the nation’s top quarterback.
Durfee’s transfer to Washington was a surprise move, but it could pay off big for the Huskies. He will be joining a talented roster that includes quarterback Jacob Eason, who was recently named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year. With Durfee and Eason leading the way, the Huskies could have one of the most dynamic offenses in college football next season.
Durfee’s transfer also means that he will be reunited with his former head coach at Arizona, Kevin Sumlin. Sumlin is now the head coach at Washington and he was instrumental in recruiting Durfee to Arizona. Sumlin is known for his offensive prowess and he could help Durfee reach his full potential at Washington.
The NCAA waiver process can be a long and arduous one, but it looks like Durfee will be granted his waiver soon. Once he is cleared to play, he will be an immediate impact player for the Huskies and could help them make a run at the Pac-12 title. It will be exciting to see what Durfee can do in a new system and with a new coach.
