Ohio State Quarterback Devin Brown Transfers to California

Following Ohio State's victory in the College Football Playoff National Championship, backup quarterback Devin Brown announced his transfer to California, where he will have two years of eligibility remaining. Brown, who previously lost out on the starting position to Kyle McCord and later to Kansas State transfer Will Howard, completed 27 of 48 passes for 331 yards and three touchdowns during his time with the Buckeyes. His decision to transfer aligns with a trend of Ohio State quarterbacks moving to ACC schools, as evidenced by last year's transfer of Kyle McCord to Syracuse. At Cal, Brown will compete for the starting role against CJ Harris and incoming transfer Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele. This move underscores the challenges quarterbacks face in securing starting positions amidst fierce competition. Brown's exit opens the door for Ohio State's incoming five-star recruit Julian Sayin to take the helm in 2025.