Grant Gunnell is still a Cat, just not the one that wears red and blue, but one that dons royal blue and Tiger stripes on their helmets.Β
The former Arizona Wildcats quarterback, who left the UA after two seasons in Tucson, following the dismissal of head coach Kevin Sumlin, reportedly transferred to Memphis on Thursday, according to 247Sports' Christian Fowler.Β Β
Gunnell formerly was committed to Texas A&M when Sumlin was still in College Station and maintained a close relationship with offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, who often compared Gunnell to former protege Brock Osweiler.Β
The 6-foot-6-inch, 228-pound Gunnell completed 165 of 248 passes for 1,864 yards and 15 touchdowns, and went 1-7 as a starter in two seasons.Β
At Memphis, Gunnell will most likely replace Brady White, who is foregoing his final season for the NFL draft. Under first-year head coach Ryan Silverfield, the Tigers finished the 2020 season ranked 25th in total offense and seventh in passing yards (3,387). Memphis completed the season with an 8-3 record and beat Florida Atlantic 25-10 in the Montgomery Bowl.Β
With Gunnell officially gone and Tucson product Rhett Rodriguez reportedly entering the transfer portal, the Wildcats are down to Gilbert native Will Plummer, redshirt sophomore Kevin Doyle (who also could transfer) and walk-ons Luke Ashworth and Cameron Fietz.Β
Photos: New Arizona Wildcats football coach Jedd Fisch
Jedd Fisch
Updated
FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2017, file photo, UCLA interim coach Jedd Fisch talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Rams have hired former UCLA interim head coach Jedd Fisch as a senior offensive assistant. Rams head coach Sean McVay announced the move Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Jedd Fisch, Shane Morris
Updated
Michigan quarterbacks coach Jedd Fisch, left, signals to players on the field form the sideline, watched by Michigan quarterback Shane Morris (7), during the NCAA college football team's annual spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, April 1, 2016.
Jedd Fisch
Updated
This is a 2010 photo of Jedd Fisch of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of Saturday, May 1, 2010 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Jedd Fisch
Updated
This is a photo of Jedd Fisch of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football team. This image reflects the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster as of Monday, June 9, 2014. (AP Photo)
Los Angeles Rams 2019 Football Headshots
Updated
This is a 2019 photo of Jedd Fisch of the Los Angeles Rams NFL football team. This image reflects the Los Angeles Rams active roster as of Thursday, April 26, 2018 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
10847638.jpeg
Updated
UCLA Football Portraits
Updated
UCLA Athletics - 2017 UCLA Football coaches and staff portraits, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA. August 4th, 2017 Copyright Don Liebig/ASUCLA Fisch_Jedd_04.NEF
Jedd Fisch Patriots
Updated
New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch, left, works with quarterback Jarrett Stidham, right, during an NFL football training camp practice, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Jedd Fisch Patriots
Updated
New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch, left, speaks to quarterback Cam Newton (1) during an NFL football training camp practice, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Jedd Fisch
Updated
New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch coaches players during an NFL football training camp practice, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Oregon UCLA Football
Updated
UCLA offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch, left, talks with quarterback Josh Rosen, center, and head coach Jim Mora during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA won 31-14. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
