Report: Ohio State has interest in 1 transfer quarterback

Oct 6, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Exterior view of Ohio Stadium prior to the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Ohio State Buckeyes. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

The Ohio State Buckeyes appear to be pursuing one of the more experienced quarterbacks still available in the transfer portal.

The Buckeyes will host former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard for a visit in the coming days, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Howard has already visited USC and Miami, and is also considering entering the NFL Draft.

Sources: Kansas State transfer quarterback Will Howard will take an official visit to Ohio State in the upcoming days, a sign of mutual interest between the parties. He’s visited both Miami and USC and is also considering the NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/C50t4K9yGw

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 3, 2024

The Buckeyes are in need of a quarterback with Kyle McCord, last year’s starter, entering the transfer portal. Howard only has one remaining year of eligibility, so he would be a short-term fix, but that sort of experience fits for Ohio State at the moment. At least one other school appears to be making a serious push to land him, though.

Over the course of his four-year Kansas State career, Howard completed 58.5 percent of his pass attempts for 5,787 yards, 48 touchdowns and 25 interceptions, while rushing for 921 yards and 19 touchdowns. He led the Wildcats to a Big 12 title in 2022.