In today’s college football landscape, big money, lucrative NIL deals, and transfer portal drama dominate the headlines. Verbal commitments often carry little weight as NIL collectives continue to influence decisions, and players frequently flip when a better offer comes along.
Amid the chaos, TCU quarterback Josh Hoover is choosing loyalty over the spotlight. The record-breaking signal-caller has firmly denied rumors of his departure, sending a clear message to fans and programs across the country that he is staying in Fort Worth.
Josh Hoover Shuts Down Transfer Rumors With Strong Commitment to TCU
Turning down a $2 million NIL offer is no easy decision, especially when it nearly doubles your current earnings. Yes, you read that correctly. The 21-year-old reportedly makes over $1 million per year through NIL deals at TCU. Tennessee’s offer, estimated at around $2 million, would have significantly boosted his income.
But to everyone’s surprise, he shut down every rumor about leaving the Horned Frogs. In a recent press conference, when a reporter asked about those talks, he said, “I love Fort Worth. I love TCU. This is the place I want to be. I see TCU as a top program, and that’s why I came here.”
He added, “Came here to win a Big 12 championship and you know I told my teammates I was gonna be the quarterback here this year and the way I grew up you’re worried means something and so that’s just that’s all there was to it. I love TCU, I love Fort Worth, and never thought about it.”
🐸 Josh Hoover said it best:
“I love Fort Worth. I love TCU. This is the place I want to be. I see TCU as a top program and that’s why I came here.” pic.twitter.com/D09PkeHc6f
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) June 18, 2025
Coming off a breakout 2024 season, Hoover set TCU’s single-season passing record with 3,949 yards, surpassing legends like Max Duggan and Trevone Boykin. He also threw 27 touchdowns and completed 66.5% of his passes.
His outstanding play turned heads across the Big 12. But instead of jumping ship for a bigger payday, the 21-year-old chose to double down on the Horned Frogs, even though Tennessee is historically a stronger program.
The offer from Tennessee came after the Vols lost quarterback Nico Iamaleava to the transfer portal. But the Texas native chose commitment over money. And now, his choice positions him as a true dark horse Heisman candidate, heading into the 2025 season.
