The University of Tennessee has scooped up quarterback Ryan Staub from the transfer portal after a stint with the Colorado Buffaloes, reported WATE News on Tuesday. Joining the Volunteers' roster, Staub is positioned as a potential key player for the team following his three-season tenure at his former college.
Staub, a Californian and former three-star recruit, has two remaining seasons of eligibility and enters the competition for the starting quarterback slot at Tennessee; he'll face off with redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon, bringing a mix of experience and potential to this quarterback troika, according to Knox News. His statistics with the Buffaloes included 427 passing yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions in the 2025 season, but his experience was limited due to Shedeur Sanders' dominance in the position.
Having started only one game in his redshirt sophomore year at Colorado, Staub's move offers him fresh opportunities under Tennessee's head coach, Josh Heupel, and his fast-paced offensive system, as noted by On3. With the Vols' previous leader, Joey Aguilar, considering an NCAA waiver for an extra season of play, Staub's transition seems timely.
Tennessee is in the market for a quarterback who can fill the void left by Aguilar, who sported a productive season with over 3,500 passing yards, ranking third in the school's history for a single season; meanwhile the Vols' eyes are firmly set on the upcoming season where their quarterback roster includes Staub, MacIntyre, who has shown flashes of talent in his brief appearances, and the much-anticipated debut of Brandon, which has not yet been seen on the college stage due to him being a true freshman, reported Knox News.
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