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REPORT: Nebraska to host pair of Ohio State transfers this week

Nebraska will be hosting a pair of Ohio State transfers this week

Transfer portal season is about to heat up for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

According to a report from Zack Carpenter of Inside Nebraska of the Rivals network, the Huskers will host Ohio State transfer quarterback Kyle McCord and wide receiver Julian Fleming on visits this upcoming week.

McCord’s name is not new this portal season for the Huskers. It was reported last week. The two sides have been reportedly in contact since the portal opened on Monday, and the Huskers officially extended an offer to the New Jersey native recently. The Huskers are considered the general favorite to land the former Ohio State quarterback.

The former highly-touted prospect out of St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just finished his first season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback. In 12 games, McCord completed 65.8% of his passing attempts for 3,170 yards and 24 touchdowns to eight interceptions. For his career, he has posted a 66.5% completion percentage for 3,776 yards, 27 touchdowns, and eight interceptions,

Fleming’s name has been discussed in rumors, but Sunday’s report from Inside Nebraska is the first time the former five-star’s name has been concretely connected to the Huskers. Also involved with Fleming is Penn State, located less than two hours from Fleming’s hometown in Pennsylvania.

Fleming battled some injuries at Ohio State early in his career but has played in 23 games over the last two seasons. Over four years with Ohio State, Fleming recorded 79 receptions for 963 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Nebraska transfer portal quarterback target selects SEC school

A Nebraska target at quarterback has announced that he will be heading to the SEC.

A Nebraska target at quarterback announced he is heading to the SEC. Baylor transfer Blake Shapen confirmed he will join Mississippi State for the 2024 season.

Shapen was originally a three-star prospect out of Shreveport, Louisiana, in the 2020 recruiting cycle. This season, he appeared in eight games for Baylor, completing 61.7% of his passing attempts for 2,188 yards and 13 touchdowns while throwing just three interceptions.

Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield met with Shapen in Waco, Texas, earlier this week. His decision takes off the board one of the several potential options the Huskers were looking for at the quarterback position in the transfer portal.

You can find an entire list of potential targets here.

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A closer look at the Huskers’ five-star wide receiver target

Social media reports have placed the Huskers in the hunt for a former Ohio State wide receiver.

Social media reports have placed Nebraska in the hunt for a former Ohio State wide receiver. Former five-star prospect Julian Fleming entered the transfer portal this month.

Flemming was the top wide receiver in the class of 2020 but never cracked the starting lineup during his four years in Columbus. He totaled 79 receptions for 963 yards and seven touchdowns in 38 career games.

In 12 games this season, he had 270 yards on 26 receptions. The social media reports stated Fleming may be a package deal with former Buckeye quarterback Kyle McCord.

McCord is one of several quarterbacks Nebraska is pursuing in the transfer portal. You can find a photo gallery of Julian Fleming’s Ohio State career below.

Are the Huskers pursuing a former five-star wide receiver

Is Nebraska in pursuit of a former five-star recruit at wide receiver?

Is Nebraska in pursuit of a former five-star recruit at wide receiver? On Dec. 4, former Ohio State Buckeye prospect Julian Fleming entered the transfer portal.

Fleming was the No. 1 wide receiver in the class of 2020 and the No. 4 player overall. In his four seasons in Columbus, the Pennsylvania native appeared in 38 games, producing 79 receptions for 963 yards and seven touchdowns.

Last season, he played in all 12 games with 26 catches and 270 yards. Social media rumors have suggested Flemming is a package deal with transfer portal quarterback Kyle McCord.

Nebraska has been in heavy pursuit of the former Buckeye quarterback, and the addition of an experienced and explosive receiver may add the experience the Husker offense is desperately looking for this offseason.

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Huskers officially offer quarterback Kyle McCord

Nebraska has officially made an offer to one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal.

Nebraska officially offered one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal. The Cornhuskers made a scholarship offer to former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord.

McCord started all 12 games for the Buckeyes in 2023. He threw for 3,170 yards with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

McCord led Ohio State to an 11-1 record but struggled in his team’s loss against Michigan. The five-star prospect entered the transfer portal on Dec. 4 after Buckeye head coach Ryan Day refused to commit McCord as the starter in the Cotton Bowl.

Nebraska has met with other quarterbacks in the transfer portal. You can find an entire list of transfer portal targets here. Social media reactions can be found below.

Social media reacts to Jeff Sims entering the transfer portal

Social media reacts to Jeff Sims entering the transfer portal

Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims has entered the transfer portal. Sims spent one season in Lincoln after transferring from Georgia Tech.

He appeared in five games, throwing for 282 yards and one touchdown with six interceptions. The former four-star recruit also ran the ball 42 times for 189 yards and one touchdown.

Head coach Matt Rhule described Sims as an NFL talent.

He’s a triple threat. He can throw it. He can run it. And he can beat you with his mind as well. He can get to the right play. He’s an NFL player. I think he’s under the radar. Not being talked about a lot. Which is probably good, there’s not a ton of expectation on him. I know our entire team is going to go out and fight for him cause because they believe in him. He’s such a great leader. He’s such a great teammate.

Find social media reactions to Jeff Sims’s announcement below.

REPORT: Nebraska meets with Ohio State quarterback

A recent report has Nebraska’s offensive coordinator meeting with an Ohio State quarterback.

A recent report has Nebraska’s offensive coordinator meeting with an Ohio State quarterback. Marcus Satterfield met with Buckeye QB Kyle McCord on Tuesday afternoon.

HuskerOnline‘s Steve Sipple reported that the two met at an undisclosed location, but after Satterfield met with Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen in Waco, Texas.

The five-star prospect started in all 12 games this season after appearing in 12 games over the previous two years. He threw for 3,170 yards with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

McCord led Ohio State to an 11-1 record but struggled in his team’s loss against Michigan. He officially entered the transferred portal on December 4 after OSU head coach Ryan Day would not commit McCord as the Cotton Bowl starter.

Nebraska has met with other quarterbacks in the transfer portal including Michigan State’s Sam Leavitt and Kansas State’s Will Howard. This is a developing story. Find a photo gallery of Kyle McCord’s career below.

Nebraska tight end enters transfer portal

A Nebraska tight end has entered the transfer portal.

A Nebraska tight end has entered the transfer portal. Jake Appleget is a redshirt freshman out of Lincoln, Nebraska. He made the announcement on social media.

“Thank you to the coaches, strength staff, and my teammates here at Nebraska for everything over these past two years. After talks with my family and coaches, I have decided that it is in my best interest to enter the transfer portal.”

The three-star prospect initially committed to the Cornhusker’s class of 2022 as a linebacker. He moved to tight end after Matt Rhule took over as head coach.

Appleget appeared in six games in 2023 on special teams. He will have three years of eligibility remaining following his transfer.

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REPORT: Huskers meet with another transfer portal quarterback

A new report has stated that the Nebraska Cornhuskers have met with another quarterback in the transfer portal.

A new report has stated that the Nebraska Cornhuskers have met with another quarterback in the transfer portal. On3 has reported that Michigan State quarterback Sam Leavitt and Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield had a conversation on Monday.

The four-star prospect threw for 139 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Spartans in 2023. As a senior in high school in 2022, he led West Linn High School to a 12-1 record and the Oregon Class 6A State Title Game. Leavitt would throw for 3,065 yards with 36 touchdowns while running for 720 yards and eight touchdowns.

Nebraska has already met with another quarterback in the transfer portal, former Kansas State signal caller Will Howard. Leavitt will have four years of eligibility remaining after transferring.

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REPORT: Huskers visit transfer portal quarterback

A new report has stated that the Nebraska Cornhuskers have made contact with a transfer portal quarterback.

A new report has stated that the Nebraska Cornhuskers have made contact with a transfer portal quarterback. On3 has reported that the Husker coaching staff recently met with Kansas State Wildcat quarterback Will Howard.

Howard entered the transfer portal on November 27. This year, he played in all 12 regular season games, throwing for 2,643 yards with 24 touchdowns and ten interceptions. He also ran for 351 yards and nine touchdowns.

He has thrown for 5,786 yards in his career with 48 touchdowns and 25 interceptions. Howard has also added 921 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.

The report has also stated that Nebraska isn’t the only team to make contact with the quarterback. Howard has had visits with Miami, Wisconsin, and even USC.

After Nebraska’s inconsistent quarterback play in 2023, it’s clear Matt Rhule and company are looking for an instant upgrade at the position. You have to believe that Howard won’t be the only quarterback the Husker staff visits with this offseason.

You can find a photo gallery of Will Howard’s career below.