West Virginia quarterback Chris Chugunov is scheduled to graduate this spring, and that will reportedly bring a close to his time in Morgantown. It will not, however, mark the end of his playing career. On Wednesday, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen said Chugunov intends to leave the program and pursue other options as a graduate transfer. Two other players, defensive lineman Jaleel Fields and wide receiver Ricky Rogers will also be on the move.
Wow. Dana Holgorsen says QB Chris Chugunov is graduating in May and will move. So, too, will DL Jaleel Fields and WR Ricky Rogers.
— Mike Casazza (@mikecasazza) February 28, 2018
Chugunov appeared in five games for the Mountaineers last season, in which he completed 43 of 90 attempts for 536 yards and three touchdowns, with two interceptions. Chugunov was one of two backups for West Virginia behind starter Will Grier. Grier will continue to be the starter for West Virginia this fall, eliminating the opportunity to contend for a starting job this season.
With Chugunov moving on, Grier’s likely backup will be either true freshman and early enrollee Trey Lowe III or redshirt sophomore Jack Allison, who has yet to appear in a game after previously attending Miami.
Rogers played in eight games and caught one pass for 26 yards. Fields played in 13 games and recorded one tackle.