After two seasons with Missouri, quarterback Beau Pribula has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula, who started multiple games for the Tigers over the past two seasons, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, sources confirmed this week.
The decision comes as Missouri prepares to transition its quarterback room and shape its 2026 roster entering the offseason.
Missouri starting quarterback Beau Pribula has informed Mizzou that he plans to enter the transfer portal, sources tell @PowerMizzoucom and me for @CBSSports pic.twitter.com/rV22OSBHHj
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 18, 2025
Pribula’s move was first reported by 247Sports, with Sports Illustrated later confirming that the sophomore signal-caller will test the portal as he seeks a new program where he can compete for playing time or a starting role.
Pribula’s Missouri career, production, and dual-threat upside
A graduate transfer from Northwestern before the 2024 season, Pribula arrived in Columbia with experience and a reputation as a dual-threat quarterback. He started the majority of Missouri games in 2024 and carried starter reps again in 2025, showcasing both arm talent and athleticism in the run game.
During his time in Columbia, his stat lines reflected flashes of playmaking but also inconsistencies typical of young quarterbacks adjusting to a new system and roster.
Beau Pribula will be playing at what school in 2026? 🤔
pic.twitter.com/UmXrhcWB9q— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) December 18, 2025
Pribula finished the season with over 1,200 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and added rushing production as part of Missouri’s spread offense.
His athleticism, combined with experience in Power Five competition, makes him a desirable candidate for programs seeking a quarterback with a pro-style background and mobility.
Why Pribula is in the portalÂ
Missouri’s decision to declare Pribula for the portal reflects several factors:
1. Competition at the position:
With multiple quarterbacks on the Tigers’ roster, including incoming recruits and existing backups, Pribula may see a clearer path to playing time elsewhere. Missouri’s coaching staff appears intent on evaluating options for 2026 without a presumptive starter locked in.
2. Offensive change and scheme fit:
Quarterback play in the SEC is often a high-stakes puzzle. If Missouri’s offensive scheme evolves — or coaching personnel shift with the program, Pribula’s fit might become less certain. Entering the portal allows him to seek a situation aligned with his strengths.
Missouri starting quarterback Beau Pribula plans to enter his name in the transfer portal, per @PeteNakos.
Pribula threw for 1,941 yards and accounted for 17 total touchdowns against 9 interceptions this season for the Tigers. pic.twitter.com/gzunbWTIuT
— College Football Insiders (@All_CFBNews) December 18, 2025
3. Portal landscape opportunity:
The quarterback portal class for the upcoming cycle features a wide range of experienced passers and high-profile transfers. For a player like Pribula, with playing experience and dual-threat capability, testing that market could yield a starting job at another Power Five or Group of Five school.
Potential fits and what to watch next
Several types of programs could target Pribula:
• Teams needing an experienced starter:
Programs that lost quarterbacks to the draft or their own transfers may view Pribula as a plug-and-play starter, especially those emphasizing mobility and tempo.
• Systems valuing dual-threat QBs:
Coaches running spread or RPO-centric systems often covet signal-callers with run-game chops — something Pribula has shown in spurts.
• Power Five backups with upside:
Elite programs might target him as a high-quality backup who could win a future starting job with development.
Missouri’s portal departure also sets up a vacancy at a crucial position, meaning the Tigers could pursue a transfer quarterback of their own or turn to their 2026 recruiting class to fill the void. Both paths carry risk and reward, particularly within the competitive SEC.
Impact on Missouri’s 2026 quarterback room
Pribula’s exit guarantees a change under center for the Tigers. Missouri will now assess its remaining QBs, returners, and recruits alike during the offseason and spring practices.
With Pribula now exploring options elsewhere, the Tigers have a clearer path to naming a new starter, but also face the challenge of replacing experience and leadership.
Beau Pribula dislocated his ankle against Vandy.
Many expected him to miss the rest of the season.
He rips off a 49-yard run on the 1st play of the game vs. Arkansas. 👀
— John Ewing (@johnewing) November 29, 2025
For Pribula, the portal is an opportunity to reset his career trajectory and find a role that maximizes his strengths. Programs seeking mobility, experience, and proven playmaking ability should closely monitor his recruitment during the early signing and transfer window.
The Bottom line
Beau Pribula entering the transfer portal marks a significant shift for Missouri’s offense and adds a veteran name to the growing quarterback pool.
His combination of experience and athletic ability makes him one of the more intriguing portal signal-callers this cycle, and where he lands could be pivotal for his final collegiate seasons and other QB prospects.
