Murdock played football at Westwood High School in Round Rock just outside Austin.
He led the team to an 8-2 record and was a top 30 recruit for the state of Texas in 1987 after throwing for 1,800 yards and 22 touchdowns.
[1] After redshirting his freshman year in 1987, Murdock shared playing time with senior Shannon Kelley in 1988.
Trailing 28-0 in the 2nd quarter, Murdock threw 3 touchdowns and led the team to within 4 points before time expired.
Murdock is married to the former Jenny Turner who was an individual and team SWC Champion golfer at The University of Texas and also played on the LPGA tour.