Ohio State QB Devin Brown Enters Transfer Portal After Three Years
American college football quarterbacks often seek new opportunities to lead after three years , and Devin Brown is the latest example of this growing trend. After three seasons as a backup with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Brown has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. The talented quarterback, who has been eyeing a starting role for years, will remain with the Buckeyes through their College Football Playoff run before setting his sights on a new program for the 2025 season.
A standout recruit in the 2022 class, Brown’s time at Ohio State has been defined by fierce competition for the starting job. Despite battling hard, he was outpaced by Kyle McCord and, more recently, Will Howard. Last year, he silenced transfer rumors by doubling down on his commitment to Ohio State, famously adopting the “burn the boats” mentality—symbolizing his all-in approach. But with freshman phenom Julian Sayin expected to take over the starting role in 2025, Brown decided it was time for a fresh start.
Brown’s lone start for Ohio State came in the 2023 Cotton Bowl, a moment of promise that ended prematurely due to an ankle injury in the first quarter. This season, he appeared in eight games, showcasing glimpses of his potential with a touchdown pass against Michigan State. With two years of eligibility remaining, Brown is poised to be a coveted player in the transfer portal.
He becomes the fourth Buckeye to announce a transfer since the regular season ended, joining wide receivers Kojo Antwi and Jayden Ballard and linebacker Gabe Powers. However, Brown is unique among them as he will remain with Ohio State during their playoff campaign, showing his dedication to the team even as he plans his next move.
As the transfer portal opens, the quarterback carousel is in full swing, and Devin Brown’s next destination could shape not only his career but also the fortunes of another college football program.
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