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IU quarterback Peyton Ramsey announces he will transfer to Northwestern

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Junior quarterback Peyton Ramsey announced through social media Monday that he will transfer to Northwestern for his final year of eligibility.

Ramsey started seven games for IU in 2019. He took over as the starting quarterback after redshirt freshman Michael Penix Jr. had season-ending shoulder surgery Nov. 5. Ramsey led the Hoosiers to their first bowl appearance in three years against the University of Tennessee in the Gator Bowl on Jan. 2.

He threw for 2,454 yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2019. 

Before the 2019 season, Ramsey was a two-year starter for IU. He is the program's all-time leader in completion percentage at 66.5% in 31 career games.

“I would like to thank everyone at Indiana University for allowing me to live out my dream of playing college football,” Ramsey said in a statement. “I would especially like to thank my teammates that pushed me, encouraged me, and trusted me. Sometimes the road to realizing your dreams can take you in a different direction than you expected.”

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