At a Glance
- Quintrevion Wisner announces transfer portal entry, the fourth Texas running back to leave early this season.
- He led the Longhorns in rushing with 597 yards in nine games.
- His last season saw 1,064 yards in 15 games, the only SEC RB returning from a 1,000-yard campaign.
- Why it matters: His departure signals a shift in Texas’s backfield and impacts the team’s depth heading into the next season.
AUSTIN (News Of Austin) – Quintrevion Wisner, the Texas running back, announced on Friday that he will enter the transfer portal, marking the fourth early exit among the program’s backs this season. The announcement came as the Longhorns headed to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.
Wisner Declares for Transfer Portal
Wisner posted on social media Friday about his plans, the day the Longhorns traveled to Orlando for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31. He led the Longhorns in rushing for a second consecutive season, playing nine games and gaining 597 yards this season. Last season, he gained 1,064 yards in 15 games.
- 597 rushing yards in 9 games this season
- 1,064 rushing yards in 15 games last season
- Only SEC running back returning from a 1,000-yard campaign
- One year of eligibility remaining
Season Highlights and Team Impact
Wisner missed almost the entire non-conference schedule with injuries after an 80-yard performance against Ohio State in the season opener Aug. 30. He ran for 94 yards on 22 carries against Oklahoma in a Red River Rivalry win, and then capped the regular season with his only 100-yard game of the year, gashing Texas A&M for 155 yards on 19 carries in a 27-17 Lone Star Showdown victory.
| Season | Games | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 597 |
| 2022 | 15 | 1,064 |
He has played in 37 games with 20 starts over three seasons in Austin and has one more year of eligibility remaining.
Key Takeaways
- Wisner’s transfer portal entry marks a significant shift in Texas’s backfield depth.
- He led the team in rushing with 597 yards this season.
- His departure follows earlier exits by CJ Baxter, Rickey Stewart Jr., and Jerrick Gibson.
The move underscores the growing trend of early transfers in college football and may prompt Texas to adjust its recruiting strategy.
