In the aftermath of Ohio State’s horrific offensive performance in the 2023 Cotton Bowl, former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard has emerged as a potential solution for the Buckeyes quarterback woes.
Once considered an option for Nebraska, Howard’s name has been linked stronger and stronger to Ohio State by the day.
Pete Nakos of On3 confirmed all of the buzz surrounding Howard and the Buckeyes.
“Buy the buzz on Ohio State … I definitely think Will Howard and Ohio State have been in conversations. I can definitely see it coming together,” Nakos stated.
"Buy the buzz on Ohio State"
– @PeteNakos_ on QB Will Howard 😳
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— Josh Newberg (@josh_newberg) January 1, 2024
Howard boasts an impressive track record with 5,786 passing yards and 48 touchdowns during his time at Kansas State.
This season, Howard led the Wildcats to an 8-4 record while passing for 2,643 yards and 24 touchdowns … He’s also a threat with his legs, as evident by his 364 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.
The rumors between the two sides are so strong that an official announcement could come any moment it seems…
Kansas State transfer QB Will Howard is expected to transfer to Ohio State, per reports. The announcement should be this week.
Howard scored 32 total touchdowns this season and was named second-team All Big 12.
It appears Ohio State has their new starter. pic.twitter.com/sFHGr2Q8SN
— The Silver Bulletin (@tSilverBulletin) January 3, 2024
With Ohio State starter Kyle McCord gone to Syracuse and backup Devin Brown failing to impress due to an early injury again Missouri, Howard seems like a perfect piece to the puzzle going forward in Columbus.
WILL HOWARD is a young Josh Allen.
This would be HUGE for Ohio State. pic.twitter.com/neEmL3TJAg— Sam Block (@theblockspot) January 3, 2024
By all accounts, it seems like Howard to Ohio State is pretty much a sure thing.
Assuming it happens, what do you think of the move?
Does a veteran with the talents of Howard make the Buckeyes legitimate national title contenders in 2024???