Former Missouri Tigers quarterback Jake Garcia, who spent only a season with the Tigers, is back in the transfer portal, per reports. After missing out on earning the starting spot during the 2023 season, Garcia waited the year out and eventually entered the transfer portal, committing to East Carolina.
NEW: ECU QB Jake Garcia plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, @StephenIgoe reports.
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) April 15, 2025
Garcia has made stops at Miami and Missouri. https://t.co/kSYG7dZ8sR pic.twitter.com/RRSps0ZJRZ
Garcia struggled with the Pirates in the AAC this season, throwing eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions on top of 1,426 yards. He bounced around with the starter along with Michigan State transfer Katin Houser.
The Whitler, California native started his football career with the Miami Hurricane, throwing for 803 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions in his sophomore season in Coral Gables. He played sparingly during his freshman season there.
Garcia was initially brought in to compete with Brady Cook and Sam Horn in Missouri's quarterback room. In hindsight, the transfer doesn't make much sense. At the time, there was definite uncertainty at the quarterback spot. It is a move, to an extent, that made sense at the time.
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— Tulsa W Basketball (@TulsaWBB) April 15, 2025
Appreciate @Eddie2Kelly & everything he did for Mizzou in ‘24. Contributor that was part of a talented DE room. Looking for an opportunity to be a starter. 6’5 275 with position versatility. https://t.co/BcHk6KSAPg
— Brian Early (@coachbrianearly) April 15, 2025
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