WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Wake Forest says starting quarterback Jamie Newman plans to play elsewhere next season as a graduate transfer.

The school announced Newman's unexpected move Tuesday, saying the redshirt junior had entered his name into the transfer portal. Newman recently earned his degree, with coach Dave Clawson saying in a statement that Newman had notified him of his plans and that he wishes Newman well at his next stop.

In a statement on social media, Newman said his decision was based on wanting to "develop further and my desire to stretch myself and prepare for the next level."