TJ Finley News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia State Panthers

Opting for NFL Draft Finley is no longer part of Incarnate Word's football team and has instead opted for the NFL Draft, per On3.com.

Impact Finely was initially slated to play at FCS Incarnate Word in his seventh year of college football, but he'll now turn his attentions towards the professional ranks instead. The journeyman quarterback, who's been a part of LSU, Auburn, Texas State, Western Kentucky and Georgia State, will officially bid college football farewell. His best season came in 2023 with the Bobcats, when he tossed for 3,439 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions, adding another five touchdowns on the ground.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Seven Schools In Seven Seasons: TJ Finley's Wild CFB Journey Will End At The FCS Level Finley's wild CFB ride will end at Incarnate Word

JANUARY 19 • SI.COM

College football transfer quarterback joins 7th school in 7 seasons Few players have taken quite so much liberty with the college football transfer portal than quarterback TJ Finley, and now the veteran signa...

JANUARY 15 • SI.COM

On the move again: TJ Finley signs with seventh school in 7 seasons Former LSU and Auburn quarterback TJ Finley signed with his seventh school in seven seasons on Jan. 13.

JANUARY 14 • USATODAY.COM

Six-time transfer QB TJ Finley lands at his new school | Sporting News The former LSU recruit has been a few places.

JANUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former LSU QB plans to enter the transfer portal again in a never-ending saga A former LSU quarterback has entered the transfer portal once again. TJ Finley made five starts for LSU back in 2020 before leaving the prog...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

Deadspin | Report: Journeyman QB TJ Finley hits portal, seeks 7th year of eligibility Deadspin | Report: Journeyman QB TJ Finley hits portal, seeks 7th year of eligibility

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Guess Who's Back In The Transfer Portal Again? Georgia State quarterback TJ Finley is looking for a seventh year of eligibility, highlighting just how broken college football really is.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Seeking seventh year of eligibility Finley will enter the portal and has applied for a seventh year of eligibility, per On3 Sports.

Impact Finley has suited up for LSU, Auburn, Texas State, Western Kentucky, Tulane and Georgia State over the course of his career. Now, he'll seek a seventh year of eligibility, although it's unclear on what basis. In 2025 with Georgia State, he tossed for 1,244 yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go in Week 14 Finley (undisclosed) is not on the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game at Old Dominion.

Impact Finley didn't play in Week 13 against Troy, but he's not carrying an injury designation for this contest and could start since Cameran Brown (undisclosed) is doubtful. Finley has made seven starts for Georgia State this season, posting a 6:7 TD:INT while completing 63.2 percent of his passes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Finley (undisclosed) is not available for Saturday's game at Troy, Brady Weiler of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Finley has made seven starts for Georgia State this season, but his results haven't been very good -- he's posted a 6:7 TD:INT while completing 63.2 percent of his passes. Finley will have one final chance to suit up in the regular season against Old Dominion on Sunday, Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in loss Finley completed 25-of-39 passes for 251 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 30-18 defeat against Marshall. He also had 10 rushes for negative nine yards.

Impact Finley started and played the entirety of the game on Saturday with Cameran Brown's injury. There were both positives and negatives as the 251 yards were a new season high but the two interceptions tied a season high in a game. The touchdown pass came in the third quarter on a two yard strike to tight end Grant Hollier. The Panthers sit a 1-9, with a road matchup with Troy set up for next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Del Rio-Wilson throws 3 TD passes as Marshall wins 30-18 over Georgia State

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw three touchdown passes for Marshall in a 30-18 win over Georgia State on Saturday

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Finley is starting Saturday's game versus Marshall, Brady Weiler of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Finley is starting Saturday's game with Cameran Brown (undisclosed) ruled out. He played the majority of last week's game following Brown's injury and threw for 177 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the loss.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters on Saturday Finley was 16-for-26 passing for 177 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 40-27 defeat versus Coastal Carolina.

Impact Finley entered on Saturday in the loss for the first time since Oct.11. The Senior threw a touchdown in the fourth quarter, finding Ted Hurst for a nine yard score. Finlay has thrown for 993 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions in 2025. The Panthers sit at 1-8 and host Marshall next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier runs, passes his way to Coastal Carolina's 40-27 win over Georgia State

Samari Collier raced for an 85-yard touchdown on Coastal Carolina’s first play from scrimmage and threw three more scores in the Chanticleers’ 40-27 win over Georgia State on Satur...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles in loss Finley was 13-for-26 passing for 91 yards and one interception during Saturday's 41-20 loss against Appalachian State.

Impact Finley and Cameran Brown split most of the game on Saturday but Brown was the more successful of the two. Finley was intercepted in the third quarter for his fourth interception of 2025. Finley has appeared in five games this season and has thrown for 816 yards and four touchdowns. The Panthers sit at 1-5, with Georgia Southern up next Saturday. Finley and Brown appear to be continuing to share the majority of snaps.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Finley was 13-for-26 passing for 91 yards and one interception during Saturday's 41-20 loss against Appalachian State.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses touchdown in loss Finley completed 19 of 28 passes for 198 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 14-7 loss versus James Madison.

Impact Finley connected with Camden Overton-Howard for a 19-yard score in the first quarter to open the scoring on Saturday. The Panthers offense went quiet after that, being shutout for the final three quarters. Through four games, Finley has thrown for 725 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Appalachian State.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in blowout loss Finley was 22-for-35 passing for 176 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 70-21 loss versus Vanderbilt.

Impact Georgia State was blown out by #20 Vanderbilt on Saturday. Finlay completed his two touchdown passes from three and 32-yards out. Through three stats Finley has thrown both three touchdowns and interceptions as well as 527 yards. The Panthers are off next Saturday and will prepare to take on James Madison on October 4.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses touchdown in first win Finley was 11-for-18 passing for 150 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 37-21 victory versus Murray State.

Impact Finley threw a one-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring on Saturday. This was the first touchdown pass Finley has thrown this season. Finley has thrown three interceptions in the past two weeks. Over the two weeks Finley has thrown for 351 yards. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Vanderbilt.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses touchdown in first win Finley was 11-for-18 passing for 150 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 37-21 victory versus Murray State.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurst's 2 touchdown catches lead Georgia State to 37-21 win over Murray State

Ted Hurst had 10 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns to lead Georgia State to a 37-21 win over Murray State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Injured but practices Monday Finley is suffering from a shoulder injury yet practiced Monday, Brady Weiler of 247Sports reports.

Impact Georgia State head coach Dell Moore recently said that Finley's shoulder is "still ginger" Monday. Still, he practiced. "The more time you have with that shoulder, the better he's gonna be in the long run," Moore said Monday. Later this week, Finley's game availability will be decided, but his injury status is continually questionable until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first start of season Finley completed 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-16 defeat versus Memphis. He also had seven rushes for negative nine yards.

Impact Finley was efficient against Memphis completing 72% of his pass attempts and surpassing the 200-yard mark. Finley threw an interception in the fourth quarter that was returned for a touchdown. Georgia State has used three quarterbacks in the first two games. Up next is a home matchup with Murray State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Del Rio-Wilson throws 3 TD passes as Marshall wins 30-18 over Georgia State

Collier runs, passes his way to Coastal Carolina's 40-27 win over Georgia State

Hurst's 2 touchdown catches lead Georgia State to 37-21 win over Murray State