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Former Colorado QB Ryan Staub Transfers to Tennessee

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ryan Staub, a former Colorado quarterback, committed to Tennessee after entering the NCAA transfer portal.
Staub completed 53 of 98 passes for 681 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions over three seasons at Colorado.
He visited schools including Ohio State and Kentucky before selecting Tennessee, citing facilities and the coaching staff as key factors.
Staub will compete with freshman George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon for the starting quarterback role in the Vols' quarterback room under head coach Josh Heupel.
He brings two years of eligibility.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the transfer portal on October 15, 2018, allowing student-athletes to transfer schools more easily, significantly increasing player movement. By 2021, regulations permitted athletes in Division I sports to transfer once without sitting out a year. This shift, exemplified by Ryan Staub's transfer from Colorado to Tennessee, is reshaping recruitment strategies and team dynamics in college athletics.

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Story summary

Ryan Staub, a former Colorado quarterback, committed to Tennessee after entering the NCAA transfer portal.
Staub completed 53 of 98 passes for 681 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions over three seasons at Colorado.
He visited schools including Ohio State and Kentucky before selecting Tennessee, citing facilities and the coaching staff as key factors.
Staub will compete with freshman George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon for the starting quarterback role in the Vols' quarterback room under head coach Josh Heupel.
He brings two years of eligibility.

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