TJ Finley News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia State Panthers

Available for bowl game Finley is available for Texas State's bowl game against Rice on Dec. 26, Keff Ciardello of the Austin American-Statesman reports.

Impact Once again, Finley is expected to play at least one more time for Texas State. That is welcome news for Texas State, who will look to benefit from Finley's November momentum. He finished the month having completed nearly 70 percent of his 125 passes for 1,084 yards and nine touchdowns.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights up Southern Alabama Finley completed 19 of 28 passes for 368 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 52-44 victory versus South Alabama. He also had six rushes for negative nine...

Impact Finley topped 360 yards for a second straight game while notching three touchdowns for the fifth time this season. He'll finish the regular season with the third most passing yards in the Sun Belt (3,287) while owning a 24:8 TD:INT.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finley throws 3 TD passes; Texas St. scores first 24 points and then holds off South Alabama, 52-44

TJ Finley threw three touchdown passes, Texas State scored the first 24 points of the game and then held off South Alabama for a 52-44 victory

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Massive numbers in blowout Finley was 37-for-55 passing for 366 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 77-31 defeat versus Arkansas State. He also had five rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Finley was excellent for most of Saturday's tilt, as each of his two interceptions came in the fourth quarter with the game out of hand. He set season highs in completions, pass attempts and passing yards while tying his best touchdown total of the campaign. Through 11 games, Finley has 2,820 yards and a 21:7 TD:INT.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Replaced after slow start Finley was 6-for-11 passing for 49 yards during Saturday's 31-23 loss versus Coastal Carolina. He also had five rushes for six yards.

Impact Finley was benched in favor of Malik Hornsby coming out of halftime after finishing the second quarter on three straight three-and-outs. Per Keff Ciardello of the Austin American-Statesman, Finley was not battling an injury and coach G.J. Kinne expressed optimism about Finley remaining the starter. Regardless, fantasy managers should proceed with caution with any Texas State quarterback for Saturday's game against Arkansas State.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Amasses five touchdowns Finley completed 25 of 31 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-24 win against Georgia Southern. He also had 12 rushes for 18 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Finley accounted for five of Texas State's six touchdowns Saturday, notching three scores through the air and a pair on the ground. The contest marked his second 300-yard passing game of the campaign while his three throwing scores were his most since Week 3. Through nine outings, Finley has accumulated 2,405 yards and an 18:5 TD:INT while adding five more scores as a rusher.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finley accounts for 5TDs to help Texas State roll Georgia Southern 45-24

TJ Finley threw for 301 yards, three touchdowns and had a pair of rushing touchdowns as Texas State took control scoring on six consecutive drives and beat Georgia Southern 45-24

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Rough showing against Troy Finley was 24-for-38 passing for 262 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 31-13 defeat versus Troy. He also had six rushes for seven yards.

Impact Finley's turnover woes continued Saturday, throwing a pair of picks to mark his fifth interception in as many games. He also finished with his worst touchdown total since Week 2, when he was held scoreless against UTSA. Through eight games, Finley has 2,104 passing yards and a 15:5 TD:INT with three additional touchdowns on the ground.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finley and Hobert connect on pair of 4th-quarter TDs to lift Texas State over Louisiana-Monroe 21-20

TJ Finley threw a pair of touchdown passes to Joey Hobert late in the game to rally Texas State to a 21-20 victory over Louisiana-Monroe

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Finley passes for 3 TDs, runs for 2 more scores as Texas State beats Jackson State 77-34

TJ Finley accounted for five touchdowns, including two of Texas State’s eight rushing touchdowns, and the Bobcats beat Jackson State 77-34

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Auburn QB T.J. Finley entering portal as graduate transfer Finley’s exit thins Auburn’s quarterback depth chart but doesn’t offer much clarity.

MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Freeze gives quarterbacks mixed reviews on opening day of spring drills Hugh Freeze gives his take on what he saw from quarterbacks Robby Ashford, T.J Finley and Holden Geriner during the opening day of spring fo...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Will participate in spring ball Finley (undisclosed) is back with the team and plans to participate in spring practice, 247Sports reports.

Impact Finley won the starting job out of camp but a shoulder injury derailed his season. There was some reported uncertainty regarding his plans to return to Auburn after Bryan Harsin was fired but 247 notes that Finley was with the team for the first meeting of the semester and will go through winter workouts. Finley will compete with Robby Ashford and Holden Geriner this spring.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn QB T.J. Finley back with team for winter workouts After some time away from the team toward the end of the 2022 season, T.J. Finley is back with the program.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bryan Harsin updates recovery of QB T.J. Finley: 'He's getting better' T.J. Finley has missed the last three games due to a shoulder sprain.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • AL.COM

Considered day-to-day Auburn coach Bryan Harsin said Wednesday that Finley (shoulder) is getting better but is still day-to-day, Tom Green of AL.com reports

Impact Finley has missed Auburn's last three games due to a shoulder injury. It seems that the junior quarterback will return soon, but he is still questionable against Mississippi. Robby Ashford will start if Finley doesn't return.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful versus LSU Finley is expected to miss Saturday's game versus LSU with a Grade 2 AC sprain in his right shoulder, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact While Auburn coach Bryan Harsin did say that Finley was day-to-day earlier Wednesday, it appears that Finley was unable to practice, meaning he will likely miss Saturday's game. With Finley out, Robby Ashford is in line to start at quarterback.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out against LSU Finley (shoulder) is expected to miss Saturday's game against LSU with a Grade 2 AC joint sprain, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact Per Green, there is no clear timetable for Finley's return, but the sense is that it will not come Saturday against his former team. Auburn turned to Robby Ashford and Holden Geriner at quarterback with Finley out against Missouri and they will be the options at quarterback in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Auburn coach Bryan Harsin said on Wednesday that Finley (shoulder) is "day-to-day" and that they will continue to monitor him, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact Finley missed last week's game versus Missouri with a shoulder injury. Finley had struggled so far this season, as he had only thrown one touchdown to four interceptions. While his replacement, Robby Ashford, only completed 12-of-18 passes for 127 yards, it appears that he will be starting quarterback for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harsin: T.J. Finley will practice ahead of LSU game Bryan Harsin expects his starting quarterback to return to practice ahead of a matchup with his former team.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Should practice in Week 5 Auburn coach Brian Harsin said that Finley (shoulder) is expected to practice this week ahead of Saturday's game against LSU, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Finley missed last Saturday's 17-14 win over Missouri with a shoulder injury, leaving Robby Ashford to take over as Auburn's starting quarterback. The junior signal-caller completed 62.3 percent of his passes for 431 yards and a 1:4 TD:INT ratio as the Tigers' starter from Weeks 1 through 3, and he was benched for Ashford midway through the team's blowout home loss to Penn State. Finley is currently listed as Auburn's co-backup alongside Holden Geriner heading into Saturday's contest against LSU.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Reports: Auburn quarterback TJ Finley unavailable vs. Mizzou football TJ Finley left last week's game against Penn State holding his shoulder, though Bryan Harsin said Finley's second-half absence wasn't health...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • STLTODAY.COM

Out versus Missouri Finley will not be available for Saturday's game against Missouri due to a shoulder injury, Tom Green of AL.com reports.

Impact Finley has struggled to start the season, completing 33-of-53 passes for 431 yards and one touchdown to go with four interceptions in three games. The junior quarterback has added 40 yards and a touchdown on the ground, but he is only averaging 2.5 yards per rush. Expect Robby Ashford to be the starting quarterback, as he went 10-of-19 passing for 144 yards and one touchdown with one interception against Penn State last week. It is unclear if Finley will also miss Auburn's game versus LSU.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ugly outing in blowout loss Finley completed 11-of-19 passes for 152 yards and one interception Saturday against Penn State.

Impact Finley's struggles continued, and Robby Ashford saw extended time under center as well during this contest, with the latter completing 10-of-19 passes for 144 yards, one touchdown and one pick in the 41-12 loss. It remains to be seen who will line up under center against Mizzou next weekend

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Finley throws 3 TD passes; Texas St. scores first 24 points and then holds off South Alabama, 52-44

Finley accounts for 5TDs to help Texas State roll Georgia Southern 45-24

Finley and Hobert connect on pair of 4th-quarter TDs to lift Texas State over Louisiana-Monroe 21-20

Finley passes for 3 TDs, runs for 2 more scores as Texas State beats Jackson State 77-34