Josh Hoover isn’t just TCU’s quarterback. He grew up in a place where roping cattle and ranch work were the norm, following traditions that meant football was always a big part of the conversation around the table. The Hoover family is deeply invested in football, and the expectations have always been clear.
Why Does Josh Hoover’s Family Background Matter for TCU?
The Hoover connection runs deep in sports. Josh’s dad, Alex, started playing football at Colorado State and then went on to play in the league with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Oilers before stepping away due to injuries. These days, he leads a business as CEO of Hoover Panel Systems, Inc..
Adding to the sports tradition, Josh’s sister, Hannah Hoover, works as a sports reporter and anchor at KOCO 5 News in Oklahoma City. His younger brother Caleb is a baseball player at Grayson College. This illustrates how every member of the Hoover family has a connection to the world of sports.
Meanwhile, Josh has become TCU’s standout quarterback. He guided the Horned Frogs through the 2024 campaign with a 9-4 record, putting up 3,949 passing yards and 27 touchdowns.
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How Is Josh Hoover’s Approach Different in Today’s College Game?
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes knows quarterbacks, and he doesn’t stay quiet about how much faith he has in Hoover’s future. Dykes has developed prospects before, guiding guys like Tim Couch at Kentucky, Nick Foles at Arizona, and Jared Goff at Cal. That makes his praise for Hoover all the more meaningful.
“We’ve been lucky to coach some good ones,” Dykes told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “And a couple of first picks in the draft and a Super Bowl MVP and some guys that are pretty good players. And he throws it as good as any of ’em.”
Thamel shared a story that shows Hoover’s character. When Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee, the Volunteers reached out to Hoover’s agent, hoping to get him to transfer. Hoover made his choice quickly and didn’t even wait to hear their offer.
“He didn’t even say a number,” Hoover said. “I just said, ‘No, that’s not what I want to do.’ It was pretty simple.”
Josh’s father, Alex, was entirely on board and explained Hoover’s thinking: “What kind of captain would I be? What kind of player would I be if I left? I gave my teammates my word that I’d be back.”
Dykes kept the praise going: “He’s a really unique guy, and he loves TCU,” Dykes said. “It’s like he tells me all the time how appreciative he is to be there, and he’s kind of an old soul from that standpoint. And his parents are just unique, so they’re big-picture people.”
Staying with Dykes, who’s seen as a quarterback guru, gives Hoover a strong shot at building his legacy and maybe heading to the NFL one day. For now, the chance to work with a coach who believes in him and to back up the promise he’s shown with the Horned Frogs is more than enough to keep Hoover focused and fired up.
