Former Auburn QB TJ Finley commits to Texas State

Finley has found a new home with the Bobcats.

Lance Dawe | May 12, 2023

Former Auburn QB TJ Finley commits to Texas State /

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A former Auburn quarterback has found a new home.

TJ Finley, who transferred out of Auburn at the beginning of May, has committed to Texas State

After starting six games in his Auburn career, the former LSU Tiger will play for his third college team. After taking over for an injured Bo Nix at the end of the 2021 season, Finley was the starter throughout spring practice despite Auburn adding Zach Calzada and Robby Ashford via the transfer portal.

The competition heated up in fall camp and Finley ultimately won the job despite being pulled often for Ashford.

In 2022, Finley threw for 431 yards, a touchdown, and four interceptions. He added 33 yards on the ground during his four games of action. Because Finley only played in four games, he will be able to redshirt and will remain a junior at his next school.

The Auburn Tigers had ten players depart from the program during the spring transfer portal window, including three backup linebackers:

Quarterback TJ Finley

Wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson

Wide receiver Landen King

Offensive lineman Colby Smith

Defensive lineman Jeffrey M'ba

Defensive lineman Tobechi Okoli

Defensive end Dylan Brooks

Linebacker Kameron Brown

Linebacker Desmond Tisdol

Linebacker Powell Gordon

Auburn has pulled in an impressive haul thus far during Hugh Freeze's first season on the Plains, currently sitting at No. 3 nationally in 247Sports' transfer portal class rankings.

Stay up to date on all of the Tigers' commitments, departures, and prospects for key positions at auburndaily.com.

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