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TCU Horned Frogs Quarterback Josh Hoover announced Thursday he will enter the transfer portal and sit out the team's Alamo Bowl game against the USC Trojans.
Hoover announced this on his Instagram.
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TCU Horned Frogs guard Josh Hoover (10) scores against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half at Mountain America Stadium, home of the ASU Sun Devils, on Sept. 26, 2025. (Jacob Reiner/Imagn Images)
“First, I want to thank God for the opportunities he has blessed me with to play this game,” the statement said. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to represent TCU for an incredible 4 years. It was a dream come true to play and graduate from this university and I will always be grateful for that.
“I want to thank Coach (Sonny) Dykes for giving me the opportunity to play at TCU. I want to thank Coach Briles and the rest of the coaching staff for pushing me to be the best I can be on and off the field.
TCU Horned Frogs defensive back Josh Hoover (10) calls the play during the game between the Horned Frogs and Bearcats at Amon J. Carter Stadium on Nov. 29, 2025. (Jerome Miron-Imagne Images)
“Lastly, I want to thank my teammates for all the memories we shared together. This place allowed me to meet some of my best friends and for that I will always be grateful. I prayed about it and decided that I would take part transfer portal…“
Hoover has been the team's starting quarterback since the 2023 season. He played in 36 games for the Horned Frogs, totaling 9,629 yards and throwing 71 touchdown passes.
This season, Hoover had 3,472 passing yards and 29 touchdown passes as TCU finished the regular season with an 8-4 record.
TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Josh Hoover (10) talks with assistant coach Kendal Briles during the first half of a game against the Baylor Bears at Amon J. Carter Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025. (Raymond Carlin III/Imagn Images)
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It is expected to generate great interest as soon as transfer portal opens in January.
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