The 6’2″, 250-pound linebacker could be parting ways with Los Angeles. Sorry Trojan fans, it looks like USC transfer Palaie Gaoteote may join the Ohio State Buckeyes this fall. The linebacker posted photos of himself in Colombus, Ohio on social media, which followed reports that surfaced last week of Gaoteote’s name in Ohio State’s student directory. Ohio State has not confirmed the addition of the former 5-star, but its presumed that he will join the Buckeyes this fall. Gaoteote entered the NCAA transfer portal prior to the UCLA game last season. He dealt with a number of injuries, specifically in 2020, which limited his playing time. He only saw action in two games [Arizona State and Arizona] and amassed nine tackles total. He has spent the last three seasons with the USC Trojans and recorded 105 tackles, including 7.5 for losses for 21 yards [with 2 sacks for minus 11 yards], 20 game…
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