Any team looking for a quarterback for the 2026 season won’t have a problem finding one in the transfer portal, and the list just grew. TCU’s Josh Hoover is a gunslinger who’s yet to reach his ceiling, and the right team could unleash his potential.
Here are five transfer portal landing spots for the TCU quarterback.
Tennessee
Last offseason, there were rumors that Tennessee aggressively pursued Josh Hoover when Nico Iamaleava transferred to UCLA. While the legitimacy of those rumors remains unclear, the Volunteers may now have a chance to land him.
Hoover is entering the portal, and Tennessee is in the market for an upgrade. While Joey Aguilar is expected to return, Josh Heupel and his staff know they need to improve the position if they want to return to the College Football Playoff.
Louisville
Rumors continue to swirl around Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola and Louisville, but Josh Hoover appears to be an ideal fit in Jeff Brohm’s offense. One of the hallmarks of Brohm’s system is developing quarterbacks who fly under the radar, and Hoover fits that mold.
Turnovers have been an issue for the former Horned Frogs quarterback. During his time at TCU, he threw 33 interceptions. If Brohm can rein in those mistakes, Hoover and the Cardinals could be dangerous in 2026.
Texas Tech
Mack Leftwich continues to prove his abilities as a playcaller, making Texas Tech a logical landing spot for Hoover. The Red Raiders will be in the market for a quarterback and will have plenty of options in this year’s transfer class.
Joey McGuire has changed the trajectory of the program, and quarterback Behren Morton has been a steady contributor. Still, McGuire could look to upgrade at the position heading into next season, making another playoff run a realistic goal.
Indiana
It has been reported that Indiana expects to be in the mix to land Hoover, and the fit would be intriguing. Offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan helped Fernando Mendoza win multiple awards, including the school’s first-ever Heisman Trophy this year. Hoover has the skill set to sustain that success.
Depending on who returns to school, the Hoosiers are well-positioned to make another playoff run. The receiving corps appears deep, and Curt Cignetti’s success makes Indiana an attractive destination for transfer portal players.
LSU
There is something about Josh Hoover pairing with Lane Kiffin that makes sense. Kiffin has consistently shown his ability to maximize quarterback talent, most notably with Jaxson Dart.
Dart arrived at Ole Miss as an unpolished prospect, and Kiffin helped him develop into a first-round pick. Hoover may lack prototypical size for the position, but his arm talent is undeniable. LSU needs help jump-starting its offense, and Hoover running Kiffin’s system could provide the spark it needs.
