Ex-Buckeyes QB Explains His Reasons for Transferring to…

Kyle McCord, the former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback, has found a new home.

On Sunday, the ex-Buckeyes starting quarterback revealed his commitment to the Syracuse Orange, only weeks after shocking the college football world by entering the portal. McCord recently explained why he chose the Orange over colleges like Nebraska and Miami, both of which were considered betting favorites to land the junior quarterback.

The brilliance on the sidelines, not the talent on the field, lured the Mount Laurel, New Jersey native to Syracuse.

“I think the experience on the coaching staff is extremely important,” he remarked. “It played a significant role in my decision.” Simply being in a position where I can be surrounded by good players. They’ve done some good on the portal trail, bringing in some individuals from Georgia and elsewhere. All of this adds together to make it a desirable location.”

In late November, Syracuse hired former Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown as its next head coach. McCord was thrilled with what Brown had already accomplished with the Orange.

“What Coach Fran has been able to do in the last few weeks since becoming head coach, it speaks volumes,” he remarked. “I think the pieces are all coming together at the right time.”

In his debut season as the starting quarterback, McCord passed for 3,170 yards and 24 touchdowns, leading Ohio State to many victories. As he enters his senior year, McCord feels the need to make a lasting impact, and Syracuse is the ideal place to do so.

“I have one more chance to go out and really commit myself, and going through the process, I was looking at schools where I’d have a chance of winning right away,” McCord said. “And with the pieces going there, I’ll definitely have that option.”