Orlando Sentinel · Dec 3, 2025
UCF’ starting QB Tayven Jackson reportedly will enter transfer portal
UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson is reportedly planning to enter the transfer portal after one season with the Knights. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson is reportedly entering the transfer portal after one season with the Knights.
Stephen Leonard, a longtime UCF reporter, and multiple outlets, including ON3, first reported the move.
Jackson, 21, started 10 games this season, completing 63% (200 of 325) of his passes for 2,151 yards with 10 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He also ran for 85 yards and 3 touchdowns on 54 carries.
The 15-day window for the transfer portal runs from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16.