BYU target QB hits the transfer portal after one year with Big 12 foe

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeff Hauser | Last updated Apr 22, 2025 5:08 PM ET

One quarterback target for BYU is hitting the transfer portal.

Oklahoma State quarterback Maealiuaki Smith announced he's leaving Stillwater on Monday.

Oklahoma State redshirt freshman quarterback Maealiuaki Smith is entering the NCAA transfer portal, he told ESPN. @maealiuaki started two games for Oklahoma State last year, played in four games and will have four seasons of eligibility at his next stop. pic.twitter.com/8rKGN8b9EL
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 21, 2025

Smith took an official visit to Provo last year and BYU was a top school for the former three-star pro-style passer. He eventually decided on OSU, who had one of the worst years in coach Mike Gundy's tenure in 2024.

BYU has room to add another quarterback, but roster limits could soon impact where he goes. Jake Retzlaff is entering his senior season and will be the pivotal starter for the Cougars this year.

In his lone season at Oklahoma State, Smith had 489 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions. He struggled in the regular season finale against Colorado, but he was thrown into action as a game time decision.

The Cowboys freshman appeared in four games for Oklahoma State and has exercised the redshirt rule, meaning he'll have four year of eligibility remaining.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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