T J Finley To Enter Transfer Portal For 6th Time, 7th Team

Former Auburn quarterback TJ Finley aspires to be the top option at the quarterback position for an FBS program and will not stop working until the dream is achieved.

Finley shared on social media Monday that he plans to use a season-ending injury sustained during the 2024 season as leverage to gain a seventh season of eligibility. If the extra year is granted, he then plans to enter the transfer portal to play for his seventh program.

In a post on Instagram, Finley says that balancing fatherhood, injuries, and adversity over the last two seasons has challenged him. However, his love of football has never wavered.

"I thank God for carrying me through the storm and allowing me to put everything behind me as I move forward to 2026. I'm focused, healthy, and motivated. I look forward to finishing my career at a University that gives me an opportunity to compete, lead, and finish strong. The story isn't over."

Finley played quarterback for Auburn during the 2021 and 2022 seasons after playing the 2020 season at LSU. He completed 103-of-181 passes for 1,258 yards and seven touchdowns on the Plains and rushed for -3 yards on 37 attempts with two scores. Following his time at Auburn, Finley played for Texas State, Western Kentucky, and Georgia State. He transferred to Tulane during the spring of 2025, but was suspended indefinitely following an arrest.

Finley has appeared in 41 games during his collegiate career. He has passed for 7,372 yards and 43 touchdowns while adding 69 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground.