Ex-Auburn QB transfers to surprising school
Dec 28, 2021; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback TJ Finley (1) looks to pass against the Houston Cougars during the first half of the 2021 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Former Auburn quarterback TJ Finley is leaving the SEC for a surprising school.
Finley announced via social media Friday that he is headed to Texas State.
— TJ Finley 1️⃣ (@tj_finley1) May 12, 2023
Finley played at two different SEC schools prior to transferring to the Sun Belt. He spent the 2020 season at LSU and appeared in five games for them. Then at Auburn, Finley backed up Bo Nix in 2021 and Robby Ashford last season.
Finley passed for 827 yards, 6 touchdowns and 1 interception in 2021, which was his best season. He is a former four-star recruit and will have two years of eligibility left for the Bobcats.
Last year, Finley was arrested after eluding police officers.
