Texas Longhorns quarterback Trey Owens is leaving Austin for the NCAA transfer portal. Here’s what you need to know about Owens’ decision and why he has chosen to take this route.
Texas QB Leaves Austin for NCAA Transfer Portal
Trey Owens officially announced his decision to leave Austin and enter the NCAA transfer portal in a statement addressed to the Texas Longhorns family on X, formerly Twitter.
Owens thanked those who helped him on his college football journey, stating that he “couldn’t have asked for a better time while wearing the Burnt Orange.” He added that the teammates, coaches, and fans who “supported me relentlessly” for the past two years. He also thanked the coaching staff for allowing him to “grow into a better player and a better man.”
Owens stated that he learned many valuable life lessons during his two-year stint in Austin. Owens’ farewell was so emotional, but understandable. The Houston native found a great brotherhood with his teammates, writing that it was a “true blessing” to be a part of the team and that he had “brothers for life.”
Texas QB’s Outlook
Trey Owens said in his statement that he made the decision after “much prayer” and believes that he made the “best decision” for his future. Owens thanked the University of Texas at Austin for being his second family before signing off as “15 out.”
The former four-star prospect from Cy-Fair High School in Cypress, Texas, left with a reputation as a prolific passer from his prep days. Owens was the District 17-6A Offensive MVP for two seasons and threw for 6,300+ yards combined in his junior and senior seasons.
The 6-foot-5, 219-lb quarterback leaves the Texas Longhorns with Arch Manning as the starting quarterback. Owens appeared in two games for Texas during his freshman season. He debuted against Texas vs. UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024, and played against Texas vs. ULM on Sept. 21, 2024. He completed 50% of his passes and preserved his redshirt status.
Final Thoughts
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly holding exit meetings with players after the end of the NCAA regular season. Regarding Owens’ role in Austin, Owens likely knew his time was over after the arrival of top-15 quarterback KJ Lacey and the signing of elite quarterback, consensus five-star, Dia Bell, of the 2025 Class.
The Longhorns will face the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern on ABC. New Year’s Eve hasn’t arrived yet, but the Texas vs. Michigan quarterback has already been turning heads. Arch Manning will face off against Bryce Underwood. Essentially, a first-time full-season starter struggling with consistency vs. a freshman posing a dual threat as a passer and rusher while proving to be an up-and-coming quarterback in the NCAA.
