He previously played for the Old Dominion Monarchs, Albany Great Danes and the Miami Hurricanes.

As a senior, Poffenbarger passed for 2,943 yards and 32 touchdowns before committing to play college football at Old Dominion University.

[1] Poffenbarger redshirted in 2021 at Old Dominion before deciding to transfer to the University at Albany, SUNY.

[5] He finished the season throwing for 2,999 yards and 24 touchdowns, being named the CAA Offensive Rookie of the Year.

[12][13] During the 2024 season, he served as the backup to Cam Ward, appearing in four games, before entering the transfer portal for a third time.