Is former Auburn quarterback T.J. Finley heading to Ohio State?

There seems to have been mutual interest between the Buckeyes and Finley since January

T.J. Finley and Ohio State appear to be taking another look at each other.

Back in January, Finley used social media to post a location pin in Columbus, Ohio along with The “eyes” emoji. 

There are now multiple sources indicating a heavy mutual interest, including the Locked-on Buckeyes podcast, in Finely becoming a Buckeye. 

The Buckeyes are in bad need of any quarterback help they can find, and T.J. Finley was a starter at an SEC school. The reaction seems to be mixed in the Ohio State fanbase, but this is quarterback help with experience they need. 

After the Freeze hire, Finley’s family expressed concerns about not being involved in the coaching changeover process and not being contacted by the new staff. However, Finley decided to stay and test the waters through Spring before realizing there wasn't a spot for him at Auburn. He ended up declaring his intentions to enter the portal. As a grad transfer, he can play anywhere immediately. There is very little opportunity for him in the SEC (maybe Alabama?) but a big-time perennial national championship contender would be a lateral move at least, and some would say it would be a step up. 

The Tigers have had ten players depart from the program within the last few weeks, including three backup linebackers:

Quarterback TJ Finley

Wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson

Wide receiver Landen King

Offensive lineman Colby Smith

Defensive lineman Jeffrey M'ba

Defensive lineman Tobechi Okoli

Defensive end Dylan Brooks

Linebacker Kameron Brown

Linebacker Desmond Tisdol

Linebacker Powell Gordon

Auburn has pulled in an impressive haul thus far during Hugh Freeze's first season on the Plains, currently sitting at No. 3 nationally in 247Sports' transfer portal class rankings.

Stay up to date on all of the Tigers' commitments, departures, and prospects for key positions at auburndaily.com.

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