Former LSU Football Quarterback, Prized Louisiana Prospect Re-Enters Transfer Portal

The Louisiana native will hit the free agent market once again, departing the Tulane Green Wave.

Oct 31, 2020; Auburn, Alabama, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback TJ Finley (11) drops back to pass against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images / John Reed-Imagn Images

Louisiana quarterback TJ Finley signed with the LSU Tigers out of high school in the 2020 Recruiting Cycle as one of the top signal-callers in America.

Now, six seasons later, Finley is one of the most well-traveled players in the new NCAA Transfer Portal era after signing with the Tulane Green Wave during the most recent winter window.

It's his fifth stop after stints with the LSU Tigers, Auburn Tigers, Texas State Bobcats, and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Now, after spending the spring with the Green Wave, Finley departs to hit the portal once again.

BREAKING: Tulane QB TJ Finley has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos_ reports.

Finley previously made stops at LSU, Auburn, Texas State, and Western Kentucky. https://t.co/HH8dnR76vB pic.twitter.com/lhJBTuM6oe

— On3 (@On3sports) April 25, 2025

During the offseason, Finley's future with the Green Wave now appeared to be in jeopardy after the Ponchatoula (La.) native was arrested in connection to a stolen car last month, according to FOX 8 WVUE-TV.

According to court documents in relation to the arrest, Finley stated to police that he had recently purchased the car in Atlanta.

However, the authorities had reportedly booked him for being in possession of an item which was stolen at a value of more than $25,000.

The Tulane Athletic Department released a statement on Finley. He had been suspended from the football program "pending the outcome of the case," the statement reads:

“We are aware of the situation involving TJ Finley,” the statement read. “He has been suspended from the football program pending the outcome of the case.

"Due to federal laws governing student privacy, we will not disclose any additional information regarding the student, including information related to the disciplinary proceedings.”

Across Finley's previous four college stops, he has completed 63% of his pass attempts for 6,128 yards, 37 touchdowns and 20 interceptions.

Now, he'll once again search for a new program to suit up for during the 2025 season.

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