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Texas QB Shane Buechele to transfer to SMU

Former University of Texas quarterback Shane Buechele announced Thursday that he will be transferring to SMU.

Buechele shared the news in a Twitter post, saying “After many prayers and trusted conversations, I have made the decision to continue my football and academic career at SMU.” Buechele has two years of eligibility remaining.

Thank you Longhorn Nation. On to the next chapter. pic.twitter.com/3Wk65mSByf

— Shane Buechele (@BGShaneBuechele) February 7, 2019

For the junior quarterback, it’s a sort of homecoming. He grew up in Arlington and attended Arlington Lamar High School, where he was a four-star recruit.