Ohio State starting quarterback Kyle McCord entered the transfer portal on Monday.
McCord thanked Buckeyes teammates, coaches and fans for his past three years in Columbus but said it was time “to explore other opportunities.”
— Kyle McCord (@kylemccord16) December 4, 2023
Replacing 2023 No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick C.J. Stroud, McCord completed 65.8 percent of his passes for 3,170 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games this season.
McCord guided the No. 7 Buckeyes (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) to a bid to the Cotton Bowl, which will be played Dec. 29 against No. 9 Missouri.
McCord’s only loss came at rival Michigan on Nov. 25 as he threw two touchdowns and two interceptions in the 30-24 defeat.
Buckeyes running back Evan Pryor and former five-star receiver Julian Fleming also entered the transfer portal, which opened on Monday for most players in college football.
Fleming was the No. 3 overall recruit in the Class of 2020 and spent four seasons with the Buckeyes but said in a statement thanking those who supported his “rollercoaster of a journey” that he would play elsewhere next season.
Fleming had 26 receptions for 270 yards in 2023 and totaled 79 receptions for 963 yards and seven TDs at OSU.
–Field Level Media
