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Most intriguing transfer portal quarterbacks for Ohio State

Who are the most interesting quarterbacks in the transfer portal that fit what Ohio State is looking for?

We’re all watching and waiting on what the Ohio State football team will do with the transfer portal this time around. Before all of that, it makes sense to examine where things stand with the quarterback position.

I want to make sure that it is very clear this list is not the top transfer portal quarterbacks, but the most intriguing. I am also glad I waited to write this piece, despite some of the guys on the list committing to other schools, because we do have a much clearer idea of what this coaching staff is looking for if they were to add a gunslinger in the portal.

Ryan Day didn’t make any insane decisions immediately, because it appears he has a ton of faith in the current quarterback room of Devin Brown and Lincoln Kienholz. There are no doubt some potential recruits the staff is excited about as well. I respect that.

It looks like Day isn’t going to make a move unless the guy is older with starting experience and is a clear and obvious upgrade over what is in the room, but the five quarterbacks below are guys in the portal I thought would be an interesting addition and where things stand.

On3 predicts Ohio State to land top quarterback transfer

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After news hit on Monday morning that Ohio State’s starting quarterback Kyle McCord was entering the transfer portal, rumors swirled about the Buckeyes looking to the portal for a quarterback.

Luckily for the Buckeyes the options for quarterbacks in the transfer portal this year are very strong. The list includes quarterbacks with multiple years of starting experience as well as young, former highly recruited quarterbacks.

On3’s J.D. Pickell predicted where the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal would end up. Most notable for Ohio State fans: Pickell predicted the Buckeyes would land Washington State transfer Cameron Ward.

Ward is a four-year starter for Washington State who had his best season in 2023 throwing for 3,723 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions while adding 384 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground.

With it seeming likely Ohio State will bring in a quarterback from the transfer portal, Ward is a name to keep an eye on.

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Cameron Ward enters transfer portal but could still declare for the draft

Ward left his options open after leaving Washington State. If he declares, Ward projects in the middle rounds of the 2024 NFL draft

Cameron Ward is leaving Washington State. That much we know. Where the dynamic quarterback lands next remains to be seen.

Ward announced he is entering the transfer portal. However, he left open the possibility that he will instead declare for the 2024 NFL draft.

“After a lot of reflection, I will be evaluating entering the 2024 NFL draft as well as intending to enter my name into the transfer portal as a grad transfer,” Ward wrote in a social media post.

If he declares, Ward currently projects in the middle rounds — pending athletic testing and interviews. The 6-foot-2 Ward completed 67 percent of his passes in 2023, tossing 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Ward previously transferred to Washington State from Incarnate Word after the 2021 season.

Washington State QB Cam Ward enters transfer portal

Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward has announced that he plans to enter the transfer portal.

One of the more significant entries to the transfer portal arose on Friday: Washington State Cougars’ quarterback Cameron Ward announced he is looking for a new team.

Ward is expected to be one of the most coveted players in the portal this offseason. He had a stellar two years in Pullman following an electric stint with Incarnate Word.

This past year, Ward threw for 3,736 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Cougars with just 7 interceptions and 66.6% completion. In his career at WSU, he has almost 7,000 yards, 48 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. He also added 202 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground in his two years in Pullman as well.

In two seasons at the Football Championship Subdivision level Incarnate Word before transferring to WSU, Ward had a total of 71 TDs and 14 interceptions. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

This portal entry is significant for Oregon Duck fans because there is a chance Dan Lanning and Will Stein be in the market for a new QB this offseason. With Bo Nix leaving for the NFL, the 2024 QB1 spot is open. Ty Thompson, Austin Novosad, Michael Van Buren and Luke Moga are expected to compete for it. At the moment, Thompson has the best chance of that group to get the starting job, but it would not be a surprise to see the Ducks get a veteran QB out of the portal to compete for that starting spot.

Don’t be shocked if Ward ends up being that guy.

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BREAKING: Washington State QB Cam Ward announces transfer to Oregon Ducks

The Ducks have a new QB in the mix for 2024. Former Washington State QB Cameron Ward is coming to Eugene.

Another year, another transfer portal QB option for the Oregon Ducks.

Former Washington State quarterback Cam Ward is coming to Eugene.

With former Auburn QB Bo Nix heading off to the NFL this year following a historic stint at Oregon, the Ducks will once again be going to the transfer portal market to get a potential signal-caller for the 2024 season.

This past year, Ward threw for 3,736 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Cougars with just 7 interceptions and 66.6% completion. In his career at WSU, he has almost 7,000 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He’s also added 202 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground in his two years in Pullman as well.

In two seasons at the FCS level Incarnate Word before transferring to WSU, Ward had a total of 71 TDs and 14 interceptions. He currently has one year of eligibility remaining.

While Ward will likely be the favorite to win the starting QB job in Eugene, he will have to compete with the likes of Ty Thompson, Austin Novosad, Michael Van Buren, and Luke Moga before winning the top job.

Ward also continues the long line of transfer portal QBs to come to Eugene, which over the years has included Nix, Anthony Brown, Dakota Prukop, and Vernon Adams, among others.

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5 prospects on the spot on rivalry weekend

Rivalry games figure to be a proving ground for these five 2024 NFL draft prospects

The final weekend of the regular season of college football is rivalry weekend. Teams playing their biggest rivals makes all the games intense, even those that appear to be lopsided mismatches on paper.

Oregon QB Bo Nix kicked it off nicely in leading his Ducks to a Civil War win over Oregon State. Here are five other prospects for the 2024 NFL draft who are on the spot to deliver on rivalry weekend.

9 Major Takeaways: Oregon rolls to a 38-24 win behind Bucky Irving’s big game

The Ducks rushed for almost 250 yards in a decisive win over Washington State, but have several things to improve on going forward.

The Oregon Ducks needed a win like this.

After their brutal loss to the Washington Huskies a week ago, Dan Lanning and his team were in need of a bounce-back opportunity, one in which they got tested, for certain, but never really had the outcome placed in doubt.

That’s what they got on Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out Autzen Stadium as the Ducks rolled to a 38-24 win over the Washington State Cougars. The number on the scoreboard looks closer than the game really was, with Cameron Ward and the Cougars adding a late touchdown with 52 seconds left in the game to make it a respectable score, and ultimately cover the betting spread.

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There were some ups and downs in this game and a lot of things that it’s clear Oregon needs to clean up over the next week before going to Salt Lake City to face a dangerous Utah team.

Here are some of our major takeaways from the Ducks’ sixth victory of the year:

5 Washington State Cougars to watch out for this Saturday

5 Washington State Cougars to watch out for this Saturday

The Oregon Ducks are coming off of one of their toughest losses in recent memory, but they won’t continue to focus on Washington. Instead, they’re looking to the Huskies in-state rivals down in Pullman.

Washington State has dropped their last two games — first to UCLA and then to Arizona. While they’ve been struggling, they are still a talented team and will be looking to regain some momentum for their season against Oregon. Furthermore, the Ducks mounted a monster comeback against the Cougars in 2022, so Washington State will be looking to exact revenge in Eugene on Saturday.

While the Cougars are full of talented players, I’ve picked the five that I think can/will have the biggest impact on the outcome of Saturday’s game. These are definitely names you’ll want to know for Week 8 in Eugene.

3 Keys to victory for the Ducks against Washington State on Saturday

3 Keys to victory for the Ducks against Washington State on Saturday

Six days ago, the Oregon Ducks suffered their first loss of 2023, and it was a painful one. On Saturday, they’ll try to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive by beating the Washington State Cougars, who got off to a hot start this season, but have lost their last two games.

A lot like last weekend, the story for this game could be a tale of two quarterbacks. Before the Cougars’ struggles began, their QB, Cameron Ward, had made his way into Heisman conversations across the country, despite being on virtually no one’s radar in the preseason. On the other sideline, Bo Nix will try to keep his run of quality play going to lead the Ducks to 6-1.

Washington State is a fun, fast, and talented team, so despite their losing streak, this won’t be a team that rolls over for Oregon. In order for the Ducks to beat the Cougars, there are three things I think the Ducks need to do that I’ve listed below.

Control Cameron Ward

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The Cougars offense starts and ends with Cameron Ward. The reason Washington State has been beaten in their last two games is because opposing defenses have been able to neutralize, or at least slow down Ward, both in the air and on the ground. The Ducks failed to do this for most of the game in 2022 and it almost cost them the victory. But, I have no doubt that keeping Ward in check will have been an emphasis in this week’s game plan.

A true West Coast offense

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Washington State has a solid defense against the run but they have some shaky CBs in their secondary. With the depth and talent of Oregon’s receiving corps — as well as the obvious skill of Bo Nix — Oregon’s passing game should be on full display this week. Usually, we talk about Oregon’s run game opening up the pass for them, but this week we might see the inverse.

Lockdown coverage

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Besides Ward, Washington State doesn’t have an elite rusher, so most of their offense comes from their wideouts, Kyle Williams, Josh Kelly, and Lincoln Victor. With Oregon’s secondary getting a little banged up against Washington, it will be important for whoever is matched up with Cougars’ WRs to lock them down, which could stifel  WSU’s offense.

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