Ohio State names starting QB ahead of season opener
ByWHIO Staff
ByWHIO Staff
COLUMBUS — Ohio State fans now know who the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback for their season opener will be.
Head coach Ryan Day announced that Kyle McCord would be starting under center for the Buckeyes’ season opener Saturday against Indiana, our news partners at WBNS in Columbus reported.
In a press conference, Day said McCord, a third-year player from New Jersey, showed consistency in the last couple weeks of practice that helped finalize the decision.
McCord backed up former Buckeyes quarterback and two-time Heisman finalist C.J. Stroud for the past two seasons.
The decision came down between McCord and second-year quarterback Devin Brown. Day said Brown would also see action in the week one matchup against the Hoosiers, according to WBNS.
McCord has one start under his belt from the 2021 season. In two seasons, he completed 58 passes for 606 yards and three touchdowns.
You can watch the Buckeyes take on Indiana at 3:30 p.m. Saturday on Channel 7.
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Ohio State Spring Football Game COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 15: Quarterback Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws the ball during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Ohio State Spring Football Game COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 15: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes takes part in singing "Carmen Ohio" following the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Ohio State Spring Football Game COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 15: Quarterback Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Ohio State v Georgia ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 31: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Ohio State Spring Game COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Quarterbacks Jack Miller III #9, Kyle McCord #14 and C.J. Stroud #7, all of the Ohio State Buckeyes watch their teammate during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Ohio State Spring Game COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Quarterback Kyle McCord #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Toledo v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 17: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws the ball during the fourth quarter of a game against the Toledo Rockets at Ohio Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One Venture X - Ohio State v Utah PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes take a knee prior to a game against the Utah Utes in the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Ohio State Spring Football Game COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 15: Quarterback Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops back to pass during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Ohio State v Rutgers PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 02: Kyle McCord #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms-up prior to the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
