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Missouri football QB Beau Pribula talks Penn State transfer, Mizzou fit on podcast appearance
For what seems to be the first time since making the move to Missouri football, new Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula went public about his offseason transfer from Penn State. Pribula was a guest on the Front Office Sports podcast 'Next Up' with former All-American tight end and host Adam Breneman, talking with the host for approximately 50 minutes about his career, transfer and time so far with Mizzou Pribula, who is currently in what is widely viewed as a two-player competition with Sam Horn to be Missouri's next starting quarterback, and Breneman discussed the QB's time as a backup at Penn State, his transfer portal process and his first offseason in Columbia. Here are the most notable quotes from the podcast as Pribula opened up on his transfer process and his first offseason with Mizzou: Timeline, reason for Beau Pribula entering the transfer portal Pribula's entry to the transfer portal in December made waves, as he instantly became one of the most notable case studies for college football's pseudo-free-agency market and its inconvenient timing on the calendar. As Pribula explained to Breneman, he didn't have much of a choice if he wanted to find a team where he could compete to start and fit what he was looking for schematically and personally. He widely drew sympathy for his situation, viewed as a player who was forced to leave his team in the middle of a College Football Playoff run because waiting would have been detrimental to his future prospects. Pribula said he held multiple meetings with Penn State coach James Franklin after the Lions' Big Ten title loss to Oregon. Starting PSU quarterback Drew Allar announced shortly afterward he was returning and forgoing the NFL Draft. Pribula said it hadn't crossed his mind to transfer. After Allar's decision became public, Pribula said his family phoned him and said they thought it best to enter the portal. The backup QB and Franklin, as the quarterback explained it, attempted to come up with a plan to keep him with the squad until their playoff run was over. But that wasn't a realistic course of action. 'I couldn't be in the transfer portal and be on the team at the same time. I understood. That was a team rule, like it was just — it would have been too much of a distraction, so I couldn't do that,' Pribula told Breneman. 'But again, just thinking about it more, these spots are getting filled. Like, it's quarterback. There's only one on the field, one quarterback on the field at a time. And it was like, I need to find a good spot, like I need to go on visits. 'It was rough, like it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, like making that decision and leaving the team before the playoffs. … It was just horrible timing, and I hope it's getting fixed. You know, it's like free agency during the playoffs. It's insane.' Why did Beau Pribula choose Missouri? Don't talk to the quarterback about stadium tours or photoshoots or five-star dinners. His list of needs for an official visit are fairly simple. 'I want to talk to the head coach, and I want to talk to the offensive coordinator,' Pribula said, 'and then, like, I'm good. I don't need anything else.' Pribula said he took five official visits: Mizzou; UCF; Ole Miss; and Iowa. He had two more visits canceled: Wisconsin and Indiana. 'I went (to Mizzou), first thing is, like, 'Wow, they have really nice facilities.' Like, I went in there, I'm taking an elevator to the fourth floor to talk to Coach Drinkwitz. … I was like, 'Wow. This is, like, it's kind of nicer than Penn State,'' Pribula said. 'But it was really just getting with Coach Drink, the head coach, hanging out with him, and then Kirby Moore, the offensive coordinator; (Saints head coach) Kellen Moore's younger brother. … But like I said, it was really just those two things: Am I a good fit, and I met with the offensive coordinator for a while. Like, hour, two-hour meeting, just talking about scheme and stuff like that. And I was like, 'that's pretty good, that's kind of what I want right here. Like, this OC is dialed.' 'They have a really good football team, and they have a really good football program going on an upward trajectory. And I was like, 'I'm gonna take these other visits to compare and contrast and see, but like, I don't know, it's gonna be tough to beat.'' Pribula committed to the Tigers shortly after he wrapped up his final visit. He said his second choice, for what it's worth, likely was Iowa. On his fit with Mizzou, starting QB potential Perhaps the biggest question mark about Pribula's starting credentials is his ability as a passer and to lead an offense for four quarters. At Penn State, he was mostly used as a wrinkle in the Nittany Lions' offense, operating as a run-first, wildcat quarterback, with quite a bit of success, in spot relief of Allar. He has rushed for six yards per carry in his career, including 10 trips to the end zone. He has thrown just 56 total passes, but has a 9:1 touchdown-interception ratio. Pribula recognized the questions as fair from an outsider's lens — but he disagrees. 'I have complete confidence in myself as a passer,' Pribula said. 'People just don't know it yet. Like, I know my teammates know it. I know my coaches know it. It makes sense that people don't, from the outside, don't see it, but I know for 100% (certain), like, I'm a complete quarterback. There's no doubt in my mind. … And I mean, people still say stuff, like, 'oh, you know, he can't really throw.' But I know 100% I can throw just as good as any quarterback in the country. I can play quarterback as well as any quarterback in the country. I'm just excited to hopefully show that.' There's a lot to like about Pribula's potential fit with Mizzou. He's athletic, a lot like Cook. There seems to be a common consensus of respect from his former teammates about the type of character he is. Even after transferring, the outpouring of support from his former head coach and teammates has been noteworthy. If he can prove himself as a passer, Missouri's ceiling immediately rises. More: What is MLB Draft future for Sam Horn? What draft pick could mean for Missouri football QB, RHP More: How will new quarterback Beau Pribula fit with Missouri football? Behind the QB's track record First, he has to win the job, of course. 'I was so locked in (during Mizzou's spring camp), like I have been ever since I left Penn State,' Pribula said. 'Nothing's mattered to me more than being the best I can be and being the best quarterback for this team this year. Because, you know, I've got two years left, and I want to have no regrets, like, I want to be the best I can be.' This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Missouri football QB Beau Pribula talks transfer on podcast appearance
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12-07-2025
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Dick Vitale Names College Basketball Program Who 'Dominated' Transfer Portal
Dick Vitale Names College Basketball Program Who 'Dominated' Transfer Portal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dick Vitale has been around the game of basketball for a very long time. He began as a high school basketball coach in the early 1960s, turned to college, then the NBA in the '70s and finally started his illustrious announcing career after that. Advertisement With his breadth of knowledge about the sport, Vitale's takes peak the interest of many around the country every time he makes them. This week, he gave his opinion on the winners of the transfer portal this offseason. In this article, Vitale shared that the defending national champion Florida Gators are in the top five on his list of teams that "owned the portal." Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators players hoist the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images© Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images Vitale named head coach Todd Golden's Gators fourth on his list, falling behind the St. John's Red Storm, Kentucky Wildcats and Michigan Wolverines. The Washington Huskies landed one spot behind Florida at fifth. "Reigning champs didn't need quantity, just quality," Vitale said. "Enter Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee, a backcourt quicker than an airline Wi-Fi drop. Todd Golden's chomp stays ferocious." Advertisement Fland comes to Gainesville after one year under John Calipari with the Arkansas Razorbacks. In his freshman season, Fland was one of the premier guards in the SEC, scoring 13.5 points per game to go along with 5.1 assists and over one steal per contest. He missed two months of the year with an injury but has made a full recovery since. Lee joins the Gators as a senior after playing his first three seasons with the Princeton Tigers. Last year, the 6-foot-4 guard averaged just under 17 points with over six rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. The combination of Fland and Lee in the backcourt to go with a very promising returning frontcourt has people around the country excited about what Golden's squad can do, including the legendary Vitale. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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03-07-2025
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Auburn Lands Former 5-Star Recruit Out of Transfer Portal
Auburn Lands Former 5-Star Recruit Out of Transfer Portal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's just year three for head coach Hugh Freeze, but the consensus among the Auburn Tigers faithful is that time is running out for the longtime bench boss. Advertisement Last season, in his second year with Auburn, Freeze and the Tigers posted a 5-7 record, marking their fourth consecutive campaign with seven losses. On Monday, Freeze and his staff made a significant move to help snap the program's unprecedented stretch of uninspiring football. According to On3, former Texas A&M Aggies safety and 2022 five-star prospect Jacoby Mathews will head to The Plains. © Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Mathews' addition marks a massive splash for Auburn's 2025 outlook. The safety joined Texas A&M in 2022 under defensive coordinator DJ Durkin, tallying 25 tackles, three passes defended, and one fumble recovery. As a sophomore, the 6-foot-2 third-level defender recorded 41 tackles, four passes defended, and registered his first interception. Advertisement Mathews left A&M last year, enrolling at a Junior College before entertaining the Auburn Tigers. Durkin, Mathews' play caller from 2022 to 2023, is now working for Auburn under the same title. The former Aggies defender will join an Auburn team that will welcome nearly two dozen incoming transfers. Quarterback Jackson Arnold, offensive playmaker Eric Singleton Jr., and wide receiver Horatio Fields headline the group, with the trio expected to play a significant role in returning the SEC program to relevance. Mathews will compete with Kaleb Harris and Sylvester Smith for playing time in the secondary. Freeze and Company also added defensive backs Raion Strader and Taye Seymour through the transfer portal. Related: 7-on-7 Team Goes Viral After Disrespecting Cam Newton to His Face This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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30-06-2025
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BYU QB Jake Retzlaff to Enter Transfer Portal, Per Reports
BYU QB Jake Retzlaff to Enter Transfer Portal, Per Reports originally appeared on Athlon Sports. BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Sources say he has informed several members of Kalani Satake's coaching staff and Cougars players of his plan to leave. Advertisement This comes after Salt Lake Tribune's Kevin Reynolds reported that Retzlaff was facing a seven-game suspension for violating BYU's Honor Code tied to a civil lawsuit. An attorney representing Retzlaff denied allegations that his client sexually assaulted a woman in 2023. In response to a lawsuit in the Third Judicial District Court in Utah, Retzlaff's lawyer issued a statement via a court filing on Friday. "Mr. Retzlaff specifically and categorically denies each and every and all allegations that he bit, raped or strangled [the woman], which are ridiculous and bizarre allegations, all of which are false and untrue." After the lawsuit was filed, BYU issued a statement saying, "The university takes any allegation very seriously, following all processes and guidelines mandated by Title IX." However, they didn't get into specifics on the situation. "Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices for students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment." Advertisement Retzlaff enters his senior season after throwing for nearly 3,000 years and 20 touchdowns to 12 interceptions last year. BYU was one win away from their first Big 12 championship appearance. Related: Ty Goettsche Opens Up About Five-Star QB Ryder Lyons, BYU's Surge (Exclusive) Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick must prepare to move forward without Retzlaff. McCae Hillstead might be the next QB on the depth chart. The transfer from Utah State threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns during his freshman season. Treyson Bourguet and Bear Bachmeier will also compete for the starting job. BYU opens the 2025 football season on Saturday, August 30 against Portland State. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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28-06-2025
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Illinois football's Luke Altmyer reveals why he spurned return to SEC
The post Illinois football's Luke Altmyer reveals why he spurned return to SEC appeared first on ClutchPoints. This offseason, a bomb went off in the college football world when quarterback Nico Iamaleava left the Tennessee Volunteers over an NIL dispute. It was significant because it was the first dispute surrounding NIL. When it happened, rumors started swirling about who the Volunteers would potentially grab out of the Transfer Portal. One of the biggest names on the radar was Illinois football quarterback Luke Altmyer. Advertisement Altmyer started his career in the SEC at Ole Miss but transferred to Illinois and has resurrected his career in his two seasons with the Fighting Illini. Brett Bielema gave him the keys to the offense and led Illinois to its first 10-win season since 2001. Due to their success, Bielema also signed a recent contract extension. On3 interviewed him, and the spring transfer topic came up. You can infer that he never outright said that it was Tennessee. He said, 'There were opportunities for me to venture onward to the next level, but also to be able to play in another program. That's just the reality, the NCAA and the college football world we live in. 'Being from Mississippi and in SEC country, it's desirable to play in that conference, in front of people I know, and in stadiums I've been in before and grew up watching and loving. It was certainly an attraction and a real thing. Advertisement 'It was a difficult decision, but I know what's important. I know what is being created here, and the trust, unity, and connection I have amongst my teammates, this community, and my coaches. The success is waiting for me here. It'd be foolish to pick up and start over and take a risk when I have a lot of trust that's been earned and built.' Illinois football has a chance for a historic season Illinois has a chance to make history this season. Altmyer is sticking with the Fighting Illini to try to make it to the College Football Playoff and have an opportunity to compete for a Big Ten title. Still, Altmyer did not miss the opportunity to have some fun, and 10 days after Iamaleava left Tennessee, Altmyer posted a GIF of him making a 'championship belt' celebration with the message: 'Keep the Champaign Flowing.' This made it very clear that he was staying with the Fighting Illini. Illinois went 5-7 in Altmyer's first season in 2023, but in 2024, they underwent a massive turnaround and finished 10-3, one of the biggest turnarounds in college football last season. They have an opportunity to make history this year, and it became very clear Altmeyer did not want to miss out on that.
