Just as our own Tony Liebert suggested as a possiblity, the Gophers have landed a commitment from now-former Georgia Tech quarterback Zach Pyron.
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— Zach Pyron (@zach_pyron_05) December 11, 2024
Pyron, who has two years of eligibility remaining, comes to the University of Minnesota in a position to compete with Drake Lindsey, who will be a sophomore next season, for the starting job. Dylan Wittke, Max Shikenjanski and Jeremiah Finaly round out the QB room.
Pyron made two starts and appeared in three games as a true freshman for the Yellow Jackets in 2022, completing 59.8% of his passes for 565 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. He was jumped by Haynes King and later Aaron Philo on the depth chart, but he made one start this season against Notre Dame and completed 20-of-36 passes for 269 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions…