Having two quarterbacks is a luxurious problem in college football, but the noise that comes with it can create problems for anyone. Whether Texas transfer [autotag]Maalik Murphy[/autotag] or the returning Grayson Loftis starts the season in the pocket, there will inevitably be arguments among the stands in Wallace Wade Stadium, at least early on, that the other should be on the field instead.
Just don’t expect either of them to hold it against each other.
Murphy and Loftis both sat down with ACC Network during Wednesday’s ACC Kickoff and talked about their relationship as they compete for the QB1 spot in Durham. According to them, it’s been civil and friendly from the day Murphy arrived on campus.
“Coming in, the first thing he (Murphy) said was like ‘We’re here to push each other and get better and just be a big family’,” Loftis said. “If you miss a throw, he might throw a jab, but if you make a great throw, he’s going to be your biggest fan.”
Murphy said Loftis motivates him to improve on the field and in the weight room, and the duo enjoys training together despite the lingering question.
“Whenever our rack partner switches up, I get sad,” Murphy said. “Because I want Grayson as my rack partner…He pushes me and gets the most out of me, and that’s all I can ask for as another quarterback in the room.”