May 7, 2026

Will Howard transfers to Ohio State: Buckeyes land ex-Kansas State QB as potential replacement for Kyle McCord

USATSI Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard is transferring to Ohio State, he announced on social media. Howard is the No. 7 overall available transfer in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2024 cycle. He joins a Buckeyes program that must identify a new full-time starter in 2024 after former starter Kyle McCord transferred to Syracuse. Howard’s biggest immediate competition is Devin Brown, who lost the battle with McCord last offseason. Brown started in Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl loss to Missouri.  Howard, who played a pivotal role in K-State’s run to a Big 12 championship in 2022, entered the transfer portal on Nov. 27 after going 12-5 in 17 starts for the Wildcats over the past two seasons. He took visits to Miami and USC and even contemplated entering the NFL Draft before committing to the Buckeyes, according to ESPN.  “The goal I have, I want to go win a national championship,” Howard…

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