PAC-12: Carrington cleared to play for Utah; Beavers QB to transfer

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Receiver Darren Carrington has officially been cleared to play for Utah after transferring from Oregon shortly before fall camp began.

The Pac-12 Faculty Athletic Representatives’ Committee waived the intra-conference transfer penalty that can force players to sit out a year. The senior has been practicing with the team throughout camp.

Carrington was dismissed from the Ducks soon after he was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence.

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound San Diego native joins the Utes as the most experienced and successful receiver on the roster. Carrington had 43 catches for 606 yards and five touchdowns last season as a junior with the Ducks. He has 112 career receptions for 1,919 yards and 15 touchdowns.

The Utes begin the season by hosting North Dakota on Aug. 31.

QB Marcus McMaryion decides to leave the Beavers

Oregon State quarterback Marcus McMaryion passes during the first
half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 12,
2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Quarterback Marcus McMaryion has decided to transfer from Oregon State.

McMaryion has already graduated with a degree in public health and will be immediately eligible with two years of eligibility remaining.

Earlier in the week Oregon State coach Gary Andersen named community college transfer Jake Luton as the Beavers’ starting quarterback for the season.

McMaryion put out a statement Sunday thanking his teammates, coaches and Oregon State’s fans.

“As I close this chapter of my life as a graduate, the next chapter awaits. It has been a privilege representing this program on and off the field. For my OSU brothers on the field, remain 11 strong and have a great season,” he said.

Injuries thrust McMaryion into the starting role for the Beavers’ final six games last season. He threw for 1,286 yards and 10 touchdowns, but also threw five interceptions.

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