Former Tennessee quarterback Tayven Jackson announces transfer to Indiana

Dani Mohr
Knoxville News Sentinel

Former Tennessee football quarterback Tayven Jackson announced his transfer destination on Sunday.

After entering the transfer portal Friday, Jackson announced he's transferring to Indiana, where his brother Trayce-Jackson Davis plays basketball. The Indianapolis native announced the transfer on Twitter and explained his decision in an interview with the Indianapolis Star.

“I just remember feeling that this was home,” Jackson told the IndyStar.“And this is gonna be home for four years and I feel like we’re gonna do something really special as a program and as a team.”

Jackson spent one season with Tennessee and made three appearances with the Volsm against Ball State, UT Martin and Akron. He completed 3 of 4 passes for 22 yards with 10 rushing yards on four carries and a touchdown.

Jackson reportedly attended IU's basketball game against Wisconsin on Saturday and informed his family of the decision following the Hoosiers' win.