After word came out of Athens, Ga. yesterday that dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields would be transferring from UGA, Kyle Rowland of The Toledo Blade is reporting that sources say that Ohio State is the front-runner to land the rising sophomore quarterback. Coming out of high school, Fields was the second-ranked player nationally in the 2018 recruiting class — behind only Clemson starting QB Trevor Lawrence — and the top-rated dual-threat quarterback. In fact, 247 Sports has him ranked as the eighth-best recruit all-time. Fields played in 12 games during his freshman year for the Bulldogs, backing up Jake Fromm. He threw for 328 yards and ran for 266 as well. He also accounted for eight touchdowns; four on the ground and four through the air. Rowland is reporting that new OSU head coach Ryan Day is the “primary reason” that Fields is interested in joining the Buckeyes. The Kennisaw, Ga.…
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