Utah QB Brandon Rose plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

Utah quarterback Brandon Rose will enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced on his Twitter account on Championship Saturday.

Rose played sparingly for the Utes this season in relief, before he suffered a season-ending injury with a few weeks left to go during the season.

“I will be entering my name in the portal with 2 years of eligibility left,” Rose wrote. “Utes Nation, I love you.”

Brandon Rose finished the season — his sophomore campaign — going 19-of-36 passing for 157 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions. Brandon Rose also added 11 carries for 66 yards, showing some running ability.

Rose was injured in a game against BYU, a game in which he was making his first career start. The injury occurred in the final moments of the game, a competitive contest against the Cougars.

Rose finished 12-of-21 passing for 112 yards and two touchdowns, against one interception. He also ran seven times for 55 yards in the game.

Following the game, coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed that Brandon Rose was lost for the season.

“I thought he provided a spark and actually played pretty darn good,” Whittingham said after the game. “I thought that Brandon, for his first collegiate start and first opportunity, did a really nice job. He did some good things.”

Brandon Rose offered a few parties praise on his way out the door.

“First off I want to thank God for all the blessings he has given me in my life, none of this would be possible without him,” Rose wrote. “I want to also thank my family for the constant support and belief.

“My time at the University of Utah has truly been a blessing to say the least. I’ve been so thankful to be a part of this amazing program. I will forever be grateful for the lifelong relationships built here and for the entire Utah family!”