The nation’s sixth-leading passer this season will enter the transfer portal. Three-year TCU starter Josh Hoover is the latest quarterback to turn the page to the next chapter of his college football career.
“First, I want to thank God for the opportunities that he has blessed me with to play this game,” Hoover said in a statement on Thursday. “I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to represent TCU for an incredible four years. It has been a dream to be able to play and graduate from this university, and I will forever be grateful for that.”
Hoover later added: “I want to thank my teammates for all of the memories that we’ve shared together. This place has allowed me to meet some of my best friends, and I will always be grateful for that.”
Hoover’s announcement follows news that Missouri’s Beau Pribula, Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola, Florida’s DJ Lagway and North Texas’ Drew Mestemaker are also set to play elsewhere in 2026.
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Hoover battled turnover issues during his time in Fort Worth, including 13 interceptions in 12 games this season. But he combined for 71 passing touchdowns in three seasons as the Horned Frogs’ QB1.
Each of the past two seasons, Hoover accounted for 30-plus total touchdowns. He piled up 31 scores (27 passing, four rushing) in 2024 and 31 more (29 passing, two rushing) in 2025.
Last season, he flirted with 4,000 passing yards, finishing with a program-record 3,949 yards after throwing for 252 with four touchdowns in a 34-3 win over Louisiana in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl. That victory gave TCU a 9-4 record last season.
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This time around, the Horned Frogs finished the regular season 8-4.
Hoover has one season of eligibility remaining. He won’t play for TCU in the Alamo Bowl against No. 16 USC, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
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