Former Auburn QB Commits to Sixth School

TJ Finley spent two seasons at Auburn before transferring out of the program.

Nov 20, 2021; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback TJ Finley (1) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Make that six schools for TJ Finley.

The former Auburn Tigers quarterback on Monday announced his commitment to Georgia State, marking his sixth stop in six years. Finley was previously enrolled at Tulane ahead of the 2025 season but was kicked off the team following his arrest for illegal possession of a stolen vehicle.

He is currently enrolled at GSU and practicing with the team, according to 247 Sports' Ben Moore.

BREAKING: Former LSU, Auburn, Texas State, WKU and Tulane QB TJ Finley has enrolled at Georgia State.

Finley has thrown for 6,128 yards, 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his career. https://t.co/pSEf5kbzUm pic.twitter.com/EF5aFoWQ8k

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) September 1, 2025

Finley first signed with LSU as a member of the 2020 recruiting class. He spent one season with the Tigers, recording 941 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions through the air in six appearances, five of which were starts.

He transferred to Auburn the following offseason, where he spent his most time with one school. In two seasons with the Tigers, Finley threw for 1,258 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions. While only going 2-4 as the starter, Finley had some memorable moments on the Plains, including one against his new team, Georgia State.

In 2021, Finley replaced Bo Nix against the Panthers. Down five points with 53 seconds left, Finley threw a 10-yard touchdown on 4th-and-9 after eluding multiple defenders.

Fourth down. Game on the line.

What a play by Auburn backup QB TJ Finley! #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/FpDvnUPit9

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 25, 2021

Finley eventually transferred after the 2022 season, landing at Texas State. He found his greatest success with the Bobcats with 3,439 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions as Texas State went 8-4.

He transferred for the third time of his career ahead of the 2024 season, this time to Western Kentucky. Only playing in three games, Finley threw for 491 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions with the Hilltoppers.