Head Coach Willie Simmons has named Appalachian State/Iowa State transfer JJ Kohl the FIU team’s starting quarterback | Pete Thamel

Sources: FIU has named Appalachian State/Iowa State transfer JJ Kohl the team’s starting quarterback. Kohl threw for 1,465 yards and 12 touchdowns last year at App State. Kohl, who is 6-7 and 250 pounds, will debut for FIU at South Florida on Sept. 5. pic.twitter.com/bos6nM81mj

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