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TJ Finley Signs With Incarnate Word, His Seventh School in Seven Seasons

The veteran quarterback continues his career at the FCS level using eligibility from pandemic relief plus medical waivers.

Overview

  • Finley finalized a move to Incarnate Word for the 2026 season, with the signing reported by On3 and confirmed across multiple outlets before the January transfer window closes Jan. 16.
  • His seven-year path is possible because the NCAA’s 2020 COVID exemption did not count against eligibility and medical hardship waivers covered season-ending injuries in 2022 and 2024.
  • The 6-foot-7 quarterback’s previous stops include LSU, Auburn, Texas State, Western Kentucky, Tulane and Georgia State.
  • In 2025 at Georgia State he appeared in seven games, throwing for 1,244 yards with six touchdowns and seven interceptions while managing a shoulder issue.
  • His peak production came in 2023 at Texas State with 3,439 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, and he is now joining Incarnate Word, an FCS program based in San Antonio.