Georgia quarterback JT Daniels announces decision for 2022 season

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels has officially entered the transfer portal, according to On3’s Matt Zenitz.

There had been reports swirling two days ago of Daniels entering the portal. On Wednesday night, the news became official. It’s big news for a number of teams across the college football landscape looking for a new quarterback for the 2022 season.

The move would not be completely out of left field after the quarterback’s rollercoaster year in Athens.

In four starts to end the 2020 season, Daniels threw for 1,231 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart declared the former five-star the starter during spring practice. That was reaffirmed going into fall camp, and Daniels started the Bulldogs’ season opener against No. 3 Clemson, leading them to a 10-3 victory.

Then, Daniels missed a start with an oblique injury, and Stetson Bennett started in his place. Bennett, who started five games in 2020 before losing his starting spot to Daniels, threw for a school-record five touchdowns, all of which came in the first half.

However, Daniels was healthy enough to return and play the next two games, putting up a combined 432 passing yards, five touchdowns and a total of 75 points on the board in just five quarters of action. Finally, he was once again sidelined with an injury – a strain of his lat muscle. Bennett controlled the starting spot every game since, helping guide the Bulldogs to their first national championship in 41 years.

Ahead of Georgia’s game versus Michigan in the Orange Bowl, JT Daniels arrived in Miami just in time after testing positive for COVID-19 the week before.

Prior to the national championship, there were calls for Kirby Smart to consider a switch at quarterback. However, Smart stuck with the senior and won it all in a dramatic fashion.

On3’s Nikki Chavanelle also contributed to the report.