Former quarterback leaves FSU football for SEC school

With less than a day left in the 2025 Spring NCAA Transfer Portal Window remaining, student-athletes around the country continue to make a mad dash for a better fit suited to their needs. Former Florida State quarterback Trever Jackson officially entered the transfer portal earlier this month and drew interest from some major programs in the SEC and other Power Four schools.

One of those programs was Arkansas, which Jackson visited on April 22. Just two days later, Jackson has reportedly committed to the Razorbacks, per Rivals.com.

Former Florida State QB Trever Jackson is transferring to Arkansas.

Jackson was part of FSU's 2024 recruiting class and has 4 years of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/ftp0zyxhXX
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) April 24, 2025

Jackson was a promising prospect who decided not to take a scholarship at other schools and instead accepted a preferred walk-on offer from Florida State. He redshirted last season, working primarily with the scout team.

His lone appearance for the 'Noles was in FSU's 41-7 victory over Charleston Southern last season. The former four-star prospect had a two-yard rush in the final snap of the game.

The 'Noles will need to address the quarterback room as it continues to thin. Florida State added promising signal caller Kevin Sperry in #Tribe25 and currently has an official visit with four-star Oklahoma pledge Jaden O'Neal this summer. O'Neal has been committed to the Sooners since June of 2024.

The Razorbacks moved quickly after losing freshman quarterback Madden Imaleava, who joined his brother, Nico Imaleava, at UCLA. Both moves have drawn controversy due to the ever-changing world of the NIL market.