Track Ohio State Football Transfers: Player Movements and Updates

The college football transfer portal is currently active, impacting Ohio State’s roster significantly. Players are entering and exiting as teams reshape their lineups for the upcoming season. Two notable departures include quarterback Lincoln Kienholz and defensive end C.J. Hicks, both announcing their intent to transfer.

Ohio State Football Transfer Details

The transfer portal opened on January 2 for a two-week period, allowing players from Division I schools to explore new opportunities. This year, Ohio State is seeing considerable movement with numerous players entering the portal.

Players Leaving Ohio State

• Lincoln Kienholz – Quarterback who entered the portal on January 1 and committed to Louisville shortly thereafter. He served as a backup last season, throwing for 139 yards and recording two rushing touchdowns.
• Mason Maggs – A walk-on quarterback from Dublin, he announced his transfer following the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Maggs is the son of former Buckeyes offensive lineman Bob Maggs.
• Sam Dixon – Running back who confirmed his entry into the portal for the second consecutive offseason. He appeared in one game last season, rushing for 9 yards.
• James Peoples – Running back who announced his decision to enter the portal on January 2. He recorded 344 rushing yards and three touchdowns as a backup last season.
• Mylan Graham – Wide receiver who plans to transfer after two seasons with the Buckeyes. He caught six passes for 93 yards last season.
• Bryson Rodgers – The wide receiver announced he was entering the portal on December 18, finishing his Buckeyes career with 11 receptions for 125 yards over three years.
• Damarion Witten – Former tight end turned wide receiver, he announced his transfer plans after one season of limited action.
• Jelani Thurman – Tight end who announced his intent to transfer following the Buckeyes’ playoff loss. He caught 13 passes for 144 yards during his tenure.
• Devontae Armstrong – Offensive lineman who has not seen game time in two years, announced his transfer on January 2.
• Tegra Tshabola – Offensive lineman with 28 starts over the last two seasons, reports indicate his intention to enter the portal.
• C.J. Hicks – Defensive end formerly a highly recruited linebacker, he announced his decision to transfer on January 1.
• Dominic Kirks – Defensive end who made two tackles in six games, confirmed his plans to transfer on January 1.
• Aaron Scott Jr. – Cornerback entering the portal with two seasons under his belt, leaving a gap in Ohio State’s secondary.
• Bryce West – Cornerback who plans to leave after contributing as a nickel back for two seasons.
• Jackson Courville – Kicker who reentered the portal on January 2 after having limited opportunities.
• Nick McLarty – Punter who is transferring after two seasons with the team.

New Additions to Ohio State Football

• Mason Williams – A tight end who committed to Ohio State on January 4, coming from the Bobcats where he had a successful career.
• Dalton Riggs – A long snapper who also joined Ohio State on January 4, previously snapping for UCF in all games this past season.

The transfer activity is pivotal for Ohio State as it looks to bolster its roster ahead of the next season. Fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on further developments during this transfer window.