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Kyle McCord Reportedly Heading to Syracuse

Former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord Will Transfer to Syracuse, per Report

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After a tumultuous 2023 season with Ohio State, quarterback Kyle McCord has reportedly found his next home in the transfer portal.

McCord is set to commit to Syracuse, according to a Saturday night report from Brent Axe of The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com. Per Axe, McCord could formally announce his decision as soon as Sunday.

The Orange, who went 6–6 in 2023, are rebuilding under new coach Fran Brown. Syracuse will close its season on Thursday in the Boca Raton Bowl against South Florida.

McCord threw for 3,170 yards and 24 touchdowns against six interceptions in his sole season as the Buckeyes’ full-time starter. He led Ohio State to an 11–0 start, but the Buckeyes lost 30–24 to Michigan in their regular-season finale.

A native of Philadelphia, McCord received an offer from the Orange out of high school. He has deep Eastern football roots; McCord’s father, Derek, saw time at quarterback for Rutgers in 1990 and ’91.

Syracuse is scheduled to open its 2024 season on Aug. 31 against Ohio.

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