September 23, 2024

Ohio State's QB race: Spring game leads to more questions than answers

Michael Cohen College Football and College Basketball Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio — Midway through the third quarter of Ohio State’s spring football game, quarterback Kyle McCord handed the ball to a tailback who donned a baseball cap, long pants and a Scarlet No. 45 jersey. The runner veered around the right side of the offensive formation and scampered down the sideline. The unexpected cameo from Buckeye legend and two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin resulted in a 25-yard score that, in a reflection of how relaxed the second half of Saturday’s game really was, counted toward the final tally of 40-31 in a modified scoring format won by the Gray team comprised of Ohio State’s defense. To that point, Griffin’s faux touchdown was the only drive led by McCord that finished with the ball in the end zone. “That was fun watching him there,” head coach Ryan Day said. “I think…

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