Murphy was rated the No. 4 quarterback in the transfer portal after entering earlier this month and the No. 16 player available regardless of position. He played a backup role to Texas starter Quinn Ewers but flashed his big time tools when given a shot to play.

He opened a lot of eyes at the Longhorns Spring Game and then started and led Texas to wins over BYU and Kansas State when Ewers was out injured. He finished the season completing 40-71 passes for 477 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions.