I think if the coaches redshirt McCaffrey the risk of losing either him or Smothers is greatly increased because of how the transfer rules are being applied. Need more separation between the 2. One of them likely transfers anyway so it doesn't eliminate the possibility but if McCaffrey can be a sophomore next season and Smothers redshirts, then 2021 there would be 2 years between them, not 1. It's a little more ideal. This will make whoever commits at QB for 2021 very important.