TCU QB Josh Hoover to skip Alamo Bowl, enter transfer portal

Field Level Media|published: Thu 18th December, 21:12 2025

NCAA Football: Cincinnati at Texas Christian

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) throws the ball during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover announced Thursday that he will forgo playing in the Alamo Bowl and enter the transfer portal when it opens Jan. 2.

"I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to represent TCU for an incredible 4 years," Hoover wrote in a statement on social media. "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."

Hoover has been the Horned Frogs' starting quarterback since taking over in 2023, midway through his redshirt freshman campaign. He ranks third in TCU program history with 9,629 career passing yards, 71 touchdown passes and 771 completions.

In 12 games in 2025, Hoover threw for 3,472 yards and 29 touchdowns, along with a Big 12-leading 13 interceptions.

TCU (8-4) faces No. 16 Southern California in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30.

--Field Level Media