Career Timeline of Tyler Shough: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Tyler Shough, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyler Shough is an American college football quarterback currently playing for the Louisville Cardinals. He previously played for the Oregon Ducks from 2018 to 2020 and the Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2021 to 2023. His college career has been marked by transfers between prominent football programs.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2016: Starting Varsity Quarterback

In 2016, Tyler Shough became the starting varsity quarterback at Hamilton High School, earning an honorable mention in Arizona's 6A Premier League.

June 2017: Verbal Commitment to North Carolina

In June 2017, Tyler Shough initially made a verbal commitment to play football at North Carolina.

2017: Hazing Scandal and Football

In 2017, Tyler Shough played for Hamilton during a season where a hazing scandal resulted in convictions and reassignments; he was not implicated. He earned first-team 6A Premier League and all-CUSD awards and was selected as a Semper Fidelis All-American.

December 2018: Signed with Oregon

In December 2018, Tyler Shough signed an early letter of intent to play football at the University of Oregon.

2018: Redshirted at Oregon

In 2018, Tyler Shough appeared in three games for Oregon before redshirting for the remainder of the season.

2019: Backup Quarterback at Oregon

In 2019, Tyler Shough served as the backup quarterback for the Oregon Ducks, playing in eight games and recording 144 yards and three touchdowns.

2020: Starting Quarterback

In 2020, Tyler Shough was named the starting quarterback for the Oregon Ducks.

2020: Played at Oregon

In 2020, Tyler Shough was playing football for the Oregon Ducks.

February 12, 2021: Entered Transfer Portal

On February 12, 2021, Tyler Shough entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.

February 22, 2021: Transferred to Texas Tech

On February 22, 2021, Tyler Shough announced his transfer to Texas Tech University. He later won the starting quarterback job, but suffered a broken collarbone during a game against Texas.

2021: Played at Texas Tech

In 2021, Tyler Shough transferred to Texas Tech, where he would play quarterback.

2022: Starting Quarterback and Texas Bowl MVP

In 2022, Tyler Shough was named the starting quarterback for Texas Tech, suffered an early-season injury, but later had a career-high passing game against Oklahoma and was named MVP of the Texas Bowl, where he had 242 passing yards, 111 rushing yards, and 3 total touchdowns.

November 20, 2023: Entered Transfer Portal Again

On November 20, 2023, Tyler Shough entered the transfer portal for the second time, after having a season-ending broken fibula.

December 5, 2023: Transferred to Louisville

On December 5, 2023, Tyler Shough transferred to the University of Louisville.

2023: Played at Texas Tech

In 2023, Tyler Shough continued to play at Texas Tech.

November 27, 2024: Accepted Senior Bowl Invite

On November 27, 2024, Tyler Shough accepted his invite to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl.

December 11, 2024: Opted out of Sun Bowl

On December 11, 2024, Tyler Shough opted out of the 2024 Sun Bowl to prepare for the 2025 NFL draft.

December 17, 2024: Comeback Player of the Year

On December 17, 2024, Tyler Shough was named one of three winners for Comeback Player of the Year by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).

2024: Record at Louisville

As of the end of the 2024 regular season, Tyler Shough is 2nd all-time in yards per game passing (266.3) as well as 2nd all-time in touchdowns per game passing (1.92) at the University of Louisville.