QB Jake Bentley Announces He's Transferring

USC quarterback Jake Bentley announces he will finish his career elsewhere.

Senior quarteback Jake Bentley spent four seasons under center for the Gamecocks, the most recent one being cut short due to a season-ending foot injury. 

Bentley not only plans to make a full recovery , but announced on Twitter that he will be finishing out his career elsewhere. 

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— Jake Bentley (@Jake_Bentley_) December 2, 2019

Bentley posted a graphic featuring a picture of him holding up a USC helmet while pointing to the sky with parting words to Gamecock faithful on it. 

“The past 3 1/2 years have been incredible. I have met lifelong friends and made memories that I will never forget," the post reads. "However at this time, I believe that it is in my best interest to graduate on December 16th and transfer to play my final year of eligibility.”

Bentley will be a graduate transfer and therefore eligible to play immediately wherever he ends up. 

According to 247 Sports, Bentley will have a place at USC should he change his mind according to head coach Will Muschamp.

 "Obviously, Jake Bentley has meant so much to this program. Disappointed for him and his injury his senior year -- it's been taken away from him," Muschamp said. "Hurt for him and his family and he's done so much for the University of South Carolina and our football program. He has the opportunity to come back here to South Carolina for another year."

During his four years at USC, Bentley appeared in 34 games. He completed passed for a total of 7,527 yards with a 62.5 percent completion rate, 55 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.