Josh Hoover is moving on from Fort Worth, and the college football transfer portal just got a whole lot more interesting.
The TCU quarterback made it official Thursday, dropping a heartfelt statement confirming what everyone suspected—he’s entering the transfer portal once it opens in January. After four years slinging it for the Horned Frogs, Hoover’s ready for a fresh start, and whoever lands him is getting one hell of a player.
A Quarterback Ready to Make Noise
Let’s talk numbers, because Hoover’s 2024 season was electric. The redshirt junior completed nearly 66% of his passes while racking up 3,472 yards and 29 touchdowns across 12 games. Those are legitimate QB1 stats in any conference. Sure, he threw 13 interceptions—the most in the Big 12—but that’s fixable. You can’t teach the arm talent and production he showed this season.
Hoover came to TCU as a three-star recruit out of Rockwall Heath in Texas, ranked 714th nationally in the 2022 class. Nobody would’ve pegged him as a future four-year starter back then, but he redshirted his freshman year and only appeared in one game. That patience paid off—he’s got one year of eligibility remaining, and programs are going to be lining up.
A Classy Exit From Fort Worth
Hoover didn’t just bounce without saying goodbye. His statement Thursday hit all the right notes—gratitude for Coach Sonny Dykes, offensive coordinator Kendal Briles, his teammates, and the entire TCU community. He thanked God for the opportunity and made it clear that his time in purple meant everything to him.
“This place has allowed me to meet some of my best friends, and I will always be grateful for that. I’ve prayed about this and decided that I will be entering the transfer portal.”
That’s how you leave a program. No drama, no burned bridges—just respect and appreciation for the journey.
The Portal’s Next Big Prize
When the transfer portal officially opens in early January, Hoover’s name is going to light up every coaching staff’s whiteboard. He’s exactly what teams hunting for a proven quarterback need—experience, production, and one year to make a championship run.
Some program is about to hit the jackpot. TCU gave Hoover his shot and he delivered. Now it’s time for act two, and the college football world will be watching to see where the Rockwall product lands next.
