Former Utah Quarterback Jake Bentley Commits To South Alabama
Jan 6, 2021, 4:58 PM | Updated: 5:06 pm
Jake Bentley #8 of the Utah Utes throws a pass during warm ups before their game agains the Washington State Cougars December 19, 2020 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah quarterback Jake Bentley announced his commitment to transfer and play for the South Alabama Jaguars.
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Bentley announced his decision on Wednesday, January 6.
“Final chapter. Fired up to get to work!” the former Utah quarterback tweeted.
He will join a Jaguars team that posted a 4-7 record in 2020.
Bentley, a senior, will have one year of eligibility with the Jaguars.
Final Chapter.
Fired up to get to work! #LEO @KaneWommack @CoachApplewhite pic.twitter.com/ZYfWLb0X2C— Jake Bentley (@JakeBentley19) January 6, 2021
Bentley entered the NCAA’s transfer portal in mid-December 2020.
The quarterback’s decision to transfer came after he was benched during the first half of the Utes’ season finale win over Washington State.
Oh just a 91 yard (!) touchdown pass from Jake Bentley to Britain Covey. The second longest touchdown pass in school history!
Watch live: FS1#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/yXeLN8iaSN
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) December 19, 2020
He first arrived in Utah after playing for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2016-19.
Here we go!
Welcome to the #UtahFootballFamily, @JakeBentley19!#UtahNSD20 pic.twitter.com/0JBwOZ9leI
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 18, 2019
During his lone season with Utah, Bentley threw for 882 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions with a 62.1 completion rate.
Bentley played five games for the Utes.
