October 7, 2024

Will Howard to Ohio State: Why ex-Kansas State star QB signals potential new direction for Ryan Day's offense

USATSI Ohio State landed Kansas State transfer quarterback Will Howard from the portal on Thursday, putting an end to weeks of speculation after incumbent Kyle McCord transferred from the program. After years of pinpoint drop-back passers running the show for the Buckeyes offense, coach Ryan Day opted to go in a different direction with Howard.  Howard’s experience ranks among the best in the portal. The senior comes to Columbus, Ohio, with a Big 12 title under his belt and nearly 800 career throws. But while Howard should provide a much-needed senior leader in an Ohio State locker room searching for confidence, he also adds major questions to an Ohio State offense searching for identity under Day.  Since taking over as offensive coordinator in 2017, Day has produced some of the best quarterbacks in college football. Dwayne Haskins, Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud all developed into top-15 NFL Draft picks and…

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