Kansas State Transfer QB Will Howard Commits to Ohio State

The Ohio State Buckeyes have secured a veteran quarterback for the 2024 season in Kansas State transfer Will Howard.

Matt Galatzan | Jan 4, 2024

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The Ohio State Buckeyes' immediate future at the quarterback position was very much in doubt after the results of the Cotton Bowl last week.

But on Thursday, they made some serious headway, with Kansas State transfer quarterback Will Howard committing to the program, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.

“When I started talking to Ohio State, everything kind of lined up,” Howard told ESPN. “I had a list of things I was looking for, in terms of needing to go somewhere where there was a lot of talent around me and……compete for a national championship.”

Howard, a former three-star passer, helped lead K-State to its first Big 12 title since 2003 in 2022 after defeating then-undefeated TCU. In four seasons with the Wildcats, Howard threw for 5,786 passing yards, 48 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.

Mobility has been Howard's best attribute as his ability to manipulate defensive lines gives his offense a second chance. Howard accumulated 372 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons with the Wildcats.

Last season, Howard led Kansas State to a 9-4 record. He completed 61.3 percent of his passes for 2,643 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Nine of his 19 career rushing touchdowns came during his 12-game span as the starter.

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Howard elected to opt out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl to enter the portal, thus opening the door for Avery Johnson to start. Since then, he's mulled over his options while meeting with different universities.

The Buckeyes, who finished the season 11-2, look to rebound entering 2024 without several star talents. The best way to secure the victory? Stability at quarterback.

Heading into the new calendar year, Howard is now that guy.

Published Jan 4, 2024

MATT GALATZAN

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