Nebraska Interested in Ohio State Quarterback After Transfer Portal Entry
After Ohio State’s former starting quarterback, Kyle McCord, entered his name into the transfer portal, the Nebraska Cornhuskers reportedly met with him on Tuesday. The Cornhuskers, who have been struggling with their passing offense, have a desperate need for an upgrade and see the potential in McCord to provide just that.
This move highlights the risk that Ohio State’s head coach, Ryan Day, took by stacking highly ranked quarterback prospects in each recruiting class. The possibility of losing these quarterbacks to transfer was always on the horizon, and it now seems that one of Ohio State’s surplus quarterbacks may end up bolstering a Big Ten rival.
For years, Ohio State has set the standard for Big Ten quarterbacks, with Buckeyes leading the conference in pass efficiency rating for six years. However, with the expansion of the Big Ten and the introduction of new powerhouse programs, Ohio State’s grip on the quarterback position has been challenged. Incoming teams, such as Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington, have demonstrated their ability to identify and develop elite quarterback talent.
Now, with several top quarterback prospects on the horizon and the increasing competitiveness within the Big Ten, Ohio State will need to re-evaluate its quarterback strategy to maintain its gold standard. Operating with this mindset will be essential to ensuring that the Buckeyes can once again stand at the forefront of the Big Ten’s quarterback prowess.