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Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (18) is pressured by Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) during overtime in an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian calls defensive tackles T’Vondre Sweat, an Outland Trophy finalist, and Byron Murphy II the best interior linemen tandem in the country and the anchor for a defense that leads the nation in third down efficiency and red zone defense. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Kansas State QB Will Howard commits to Ohio State

By Nathan Sharman Columbus

PUBLISHED 7:00 PM ET Jan. 04, 2024 PUBLISHED January 4, 2024 @7:00 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Ohio State has landed a new quarterback to compete for the starting job next season.

Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard tells ESPN that he’s committed to Ohio State. Howard led KState to the Big 12 title in 2022 and gives the Buckeyes one of the most talented and experienced available QBs on the market. pic.twitter.com/GusFCGGtxO
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 4, 2024

Will Howard, who played the last four seasons at Kansas State, led his team to a Big 12 title in 2022. He threw for 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2023. Howard also added nine touchdowns rushing.

With the transfer of Kyle McCord, the Buckeyes are looking for a new signal caller for the 2024 season.

The Buckeyes lost the Cotton Bowl to Missouri on Dec. 29, 2023.