In the volatile landscape of the NCAA Transfer Portal, few things are as certain as the chaos that follows a post-Christmas “bombshell.” This year, the explosion came out of Austin. Pete Nakos of On3 set the college football world ablaze on Friday, December 26, reporting that Texas star running back Quintrevion “Tre” Wisner plans to enter the transfer portal when the window officially opens on January 2.
For the Longhorns, the news is catastrophic. Wisner hasn’t just been a contributor; he’s been the heartbeat of the backfield. After a breakout 1,064-yard campaign in 2024, Wisner battled through an injury-plagued 2025 to lead the team once again with 597 rushing yards. His departure marks the fourth running back to leave the Forty Acres this cycle—joining CJ Baxter, Rickey Stewart Jr., and Jerrick Gibson—leaving Steve Sarkisian’s RB room in a state of total disrepair heading into the Citrus Bowl.
The Lone Star Twist: Could Wisner Swap Burnt Orange for Maroon?
While Texas fans are reeling, the collective imagination of the 12th Man has been ignited by a tantalizing, if slightly mischievous, possibility. What if Wisner did “the funniest thing” possible and traded his Longhorn decals for the Texas A&M thumb-and-gig-em?
On paper, the fit is more than just a jab at a rival; it’s a tactical necessity. Mike Elko’s Aggies are desperate for proven backfield depth after a 2025 season that saw the run game sputter in key moments, most notably against a physical Miami front. Wisner, a native of Glenn Heights, Texas, is a “Texan at heart” who might find the allure of staying in-state—while potentially haunting his former team—too good to pass up.
A Proven “Aggie Killer” as a Potential Ally
The irony of a potential Wisner-to-A&M move isn’t lost on anyone who watched the 2025 regular-season finale. Wisner saved his most dominant performance for the Aggies, torching the A&M defense for a season-high 155 rushing yards in a 27-17 Texas victory.
Bringing that level of production into the Aggie locker room would be the ultimate “big brother” move. Wisner is a high-IQ, SEC-tested “bell cow” who excels as both a north-south runner and a receiving threat out of the backfield. For an A&M offense looking to find its identity under Elko, a veteran like Wisner could be the missing piece of the puzzle.
The Long Shot with High Stakes
To be clear, Wisner to College Station remains a long shot. SEC intra-conference transfers often come with unique hurdles, and Wisner will undoubtedly be one of the most sought-after prizes in the country. However, with Texas A&M’s rising NIL profile and the clear path to starting repetitions, the Aggies have a compelling pitch.
If Elko can pull off this heist, it wouldn’t just be about the yards on the field. It would be a psychological victory in the most intense rivalry in sports—a move that would be spoken about in both Austin and College Station for years to come.