June 12, 2026

Brian Hartline Weighs In On Ohio State's QB Battle

© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Devin Brown and Kyle McCord are doing their best to prove to offensive coordinator Brian Hartline their worth as QB1. Brian Hartline isn’t looking for the next C.J. Stroud, Justin Fields or Dwayne Haskins to come walking through his door as The Ohio State Buckeyes’ next quarterback. He’s looking for the first version of a new type of Buckeyes gunslinger.  The first-year Ohio State offensive coordinator will be tasked with finding a suitable heir to Stroud entering what could be considered a pivotal 2023 campaign. Three quarterbacks are all vying for the title of QB1, though Kyle McCord and Devin Brown seem to be the front-runners a week into spring camp.  “They’re competing, and they’re doing a hell of a job with it,” Hartline said. “The ability for them to coach each other and hold each other accountable has been great to watch.”  McCord,…

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