The Rebelswill be the third program that Arnold has played for in the last three years. It is the second consecutive season that Arnold has transferred to a new program in the offseason.
AtUNLV, Arnold will take over a Rebels offense that led the Mountain West this past season in scoring offense (30.4 points per game) and total offense (446.4 yards per game) underAnthony Colandrea, who hasnow transferred to Kentuckyafter an initial commitment toNebraska.
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A former five-star recruit atOklahoma, Arnold started the 2024 season as theSooners' starting quarterback but was briefly benched forMichael Hawkins Jr.after some early struggles before finishing the regular season in the starting role.
That narrative followed Arnold atAuburn, where Arnold was benched after the first half on the road againstArkansason Saturday, Oct. 25. He completed 136-of-215 passing for 1,309 yards with six touchdown passes and two interceptions in his lone season atAuburn, where he led the Tigers to a 3-4 overall record (0-4 in SEC play).
As noted by Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser— part of the USA TODAY Network — Arnold met with new Auburn coach Alex Golesh's staff in early December following his hiring and was encouraged to explore other opportunities.
As transfer:Three-star | No. 553 nationally ranked player | No. 45 ranked quarterback
As recruit:Five-star | No. 8 nationally ranked player | No. 4 ranked quarterback
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Arnold was listed as a three-star recruit and the No. 45 nationally ranked player in the transfer portal,according to 247Sports' rankings.His grading in his second go-around as a transfer is a notable drop from his rankings coming out of high school, as he was a five-star recruit and the No. 8 nationally ranked player in the 2023 recruiting class,according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings.
Jackson Arnold stats
Here's a look at Arnold's stats at Oklahoma and Auburn:
2023 (Oklahoma):44-of-69 passing for 563 yards with four touchdown passes and three interceptions; 116 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on 31 carries
2024 (Oklahoma):154-of-246 passing for 1,421 yards with 12 touchdown passes and three interceptions; 444 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 150 carries
2025 (Auburn):136-of-215 passing for 1,309 yards with six touchdown passes and two interceptions; 311 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 112 carries
Brendan Sorsby: Cincinnati to Texas Tech. Considered the top QB in the portal by many, the native Texas will head back to the Lone Star State to lead the Red Raiders hopes of getting back to the CFP.
(Ron Jenkins, Getty Images)
Josh Hoover: TCU to Indiana. He originally committed to IU out of high school but went to TCU instead. He'll be the replacement for Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.
(Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
Byrum Brown: South Florida to Auburn. He put up big numbers over three seasons with the Bulls and will follow coach Alex Golesh to the SEC.
(Stew Milne, Getty Images)
Drew Mestemaker: North Texas to Oklahoma State. He went from high school backup to the nation's leading passer, Mestemaker will follow coach Eric Morris to Stillwater.
(Kevin M. Cox, Getty Images)
Rocco Becht: Iowa State to Penn State. Another quarterback following his coach to a new job, Becht will team up with Matt Campbell in State College.
(David Purdy, Getty Images)
Austin Simmons: Ole Miss to Missouri. He got injured in second game this season, opening the door for Trinidad Chambliss to become the starter.
(Jason Clark, Getty Images)
Kenny Minchey: Notre Dame to Kentucky. A day after committing to Nebraska, Minchey changed his mind and picked Will Stein's Wildcats.
(MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE)
Colton Joseph: Old Dominion to Wisconsin. The Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year produced 34 total touchdowns this past season and gives the Badgers a much-needed boost under center.
(Brian Bishop-Imagn Images)
Ethan Grunkemeyer: Penn State to Virginia Tech. He filled in after Drew Allar's season-ending injury and will follow James Franklin to Blacksburg.
(Scott Taetsch, Getty Images)
Aaron Philo: Georgia Tech to Florida. After serving as Haynes King's backup, Philo will look to earn the starting job for Jon Sumrall's Gators.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Cutter Boley: Kentucky to Arizona State. Sam Leavitt's departure leaves a big void under center for Kenny Dillingham's Sun Devils. Boley hopes to fill it.
(Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images)
Katin Houser: East Carolina to Illinois. Houser will get a chance to fill the shoes of graduated Illini QB Luke Altmyer.
(James Guillory-Imagn Images)
Alonza Barnett III: James Madison to UCF. After leading the Dukes into the College Football Playoff, Barnett gets his shot in the Big 12.
(Tom Hauck, Getty Images)
Jaden Craig: Harvard to TCU. The Ivy League star will be looked upon to fill the void left by Josh Hoover's transfer to Indiana.
(Getty Images)
Lincoln Kienholz: Ohio State to Louisville. After backing up Julian Sayin in Columbus, Kienholz heads to QB guru Jeff Brohm in Louisville.
(Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch)
1/15
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Brendan Sorsby: Cincinnati to Texas Tech. Considered the top QB in the portal by many, the native Texas will head back to the Lone Star State to lead the Red Raiders hopes of getting back to the CFP.
(Ron Jenkins, Getty Images)
1/15
See which top QBs are on the move in busy college football transfer portal
Brendan Sorsby: Cincinnati to Texas Tech. Considered the top QB in the portal by many, the native Texas will head back to the Lone Star State to lead the Red Raiders hopes of getting back to the CFP.
(Ron Jenkins, Getty Images)
2/15
See which top QBs are on the move in busy college football transfer portal
Josh Hoover: TCU to Indiana. He originally committed to IU out of high school but went to TCU instead. He'll be the replacement for Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.
(Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)
3/15
See which top QBs are on the move in busy college football transfer portal
Byrum Brown: South Florida to Auburn. He put up big numbers over three seasons with the Bulls and will follow coach Alex Golesh to the SEC.
(Stew Milne, Getty Images)
4/15
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Drew Mestemaker: North Texas to Oklahoma State. He went from high school backup to the nation's leading passer, Mestemaker will follow coach Eric Morris to Stillwater.
(Kevin M. Cox, Getty Images)
5/15
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Rocco Becht: Iowa State to Penn State. Another quarterback following his coach to a new job, Becht will team up with Matt Campbell in State College.
(David Purdy, Getty Images)
6/15
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Austin Simmons: Ole Miss to Missouri. He got injured in second game this season, opening the door for Trinidad Chambliss to become the starter.
(Jason Clark, Getty Images)
7/15
See which top QBs are on the move in busy college football transfer portal
Kenny Minchey: Notre Dame to Kentucky. A day after committing to Nebraska, Minchey changed his mind and picked Will Stein's Wildcats.
(MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE)
8/15
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Colton Joseph: Old Dominion to Wisconsin. The Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year produced 34 total touchdowns this past season and gives the Badgers a much-needed boost under center.
(Brian Bishop-Imagn Images)
9/15
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Ethan Grunkemeyer: Penn State to Virginia Tech. He filled in after Drew Allar's season-ending injury and will follow James Franklin to Blacksburg.
(Scott Taetsch, Getty Images)
10/15
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Aaron Philo: Georgia Tech to Florida. After serving as Haynes King's backup, Philo will look to earn the starting job for Jon Sumrall's Gators.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
11/15
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Cutter Boley: Kentucky to Arizona State. Sam Leavitt's departure leaves a big void under center for Kenny Dillingham's Sun Devils. Boley hopes to fill it.
(Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images)
12/15
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Katin Houser: East Carolina to Illinois. Houser will get a chance to fill the shoes of graduated Illini QB Luke Altmyer.
(James Guillory-Imagn Images)
13/15
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Alonza Barnett III: James Madison to UCF. After leading the Dukes into the College Football Playoff, Barnett gets his shot in the Big 12.
(Tom Hauck, Getty Images)
14/15
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Jaden Craig: Harvard to TCU. The Ivy League star will be looked upon to fill the void left by Josh Hoover's transfer to Indiana.
(Getty Images)
15/15
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Lincoln Kienholz: Ohio State to Louisville. After backing up Julian Sayin in Columbus, Kienholz heads to QB guru Jeff Brohm in Louisville.
