Early Life and Education of Tyler Shough: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Tyler Shough, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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

September 28, 1999: Tyler Shough Born

On September 28, 1999, Tyler Shough was born.

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2009: Mother's Cancer Diagnosis

In 2009, Tyler Shough's mother, Dana, was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.

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.

2018: Worst School Record

In 2018, Tyler Shough's high school team had a 3-7 record, which was the worst in the school's history.

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.

2019: Baptized

In 2019, Tyler Shough was baptized with Mycah Pittman.

2020: Starting Quarterback

In 2020, Tyler Shough was named the starting quarterback 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.