TCU QB Josh Hoover Enters Transfer Portal, Will Skip Alamo Bowl
Josh Hoover’s time in Fort Worth is coming to a close.
The TCU quarterback has officially entered the transfer portal and will not suit up for the Horned Frogs in the upcoming Alamo Bowl against USC on December 30. After four years with the program, Hoover announced his decision via social media, expressing gratitude to head coach Sonny Dykes and the TCU community.
“I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to represent TCU for an incredible 4 years,” Hoover wrote. “It has been a dream to be able to play and graduate from this university and I will forever be grateful for that. I’ve prayed about this and decided that I will be entering the transfer portal.”
This move doesn’t come entirely out of left field. Hoover had reportedly declined a significant NIL offer from Tennessee last spring, which led to some early speculation that he might eventually seek a new opportunity.
That speculation turned into reality following the departure of offensive coordinator Kendal Briles, who left for South Carolina earlier this month. TCU responded by hiring UConn’s Gordon Sammis, whose pro-style system apparently didn’t align with Hoover’s vision for the future.
Hoover’s career at TCU has been nothing short of eventful. After stepping in for an injured Chandler Morris midway through the 2023 season, Hoover took the reins and never looked back. He started 31 games over three seasons, including every game the past two years.
In 2024, Hoover put together a record-breaking campaign, throwing for 3,949 yards-setting a new single-season mark at TCU-while adding 27 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. This year, while the Horned Frogs finished 8-4, Hoover’s season was more of a mixed bag.
He threw for 3,472 yards and a career-high 29 touchdowns, but also led the Big 12 with 13 interceptions. The flashes of brilliance were there, but so were the growing pains.
By the numbers, Hoover leaves Fort Worth with 9,629 passing yards, 71 touchdowns, and 33 interceptions-production that places him among the more prolific quarterbacks in program history.
Now, the attention turns to what’s next. Indiana is expected to be a serious contender for Hoover’s services.
The connection runs deep-Hoover was once committed to the Hoosiers in high school before flipping to TCU when Sonny Dykes made the move from SMU. With Indiana needing a new QB to replace Fernando Mendoza, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, there’s a clear opening-and likely a strong NIL package-to entice a seasoned starter like Hoover.
Back at TCU, the quarterback room is in transition. Freshman Adam Schobel is expected to return, and the Frogs have also signed three-star recruit Jack Daulton in the 2026 class.
In the short term, senior Ken Seals could get the nod for the Alamo Bowl. While Seals has attempted just six passes this season, he brings a wealth of experience from his time as Vanderbilt’s starter from 2020 to 2023.
Hoover’s departure marks the end of a chapter for TCU, but it also opens the door for a new era under center in Fort Worth. And for Hoover, a fresh start awaits-one that could reshape the quarterback landscape wherever he lands next.