Overview
- Backup quarterback Lincoln Kienholz plans to enter the transfer portal, saying his NFL aspirations require playing time after losing the job to Heisman finalist Julian Sayin.
- Tight end Jelani Thurman announced immediately after the 24-14 loss to Miami that he will enter the portal, leaving with two years of eligibility.
- Quarterback Mason Maggs said he will enter the portal on Jan. 2 and noted he expects two years of eligibility pending a medical redshirt.
- On3 reporting indicates cornerback Bryce West is entering the portal, and Newsweek reports linebacker C.J. Hicks is expected to depart.
- With Kienholz exiting, Sayin remains entrenched as starter and Tavien St. Clair moves into the backup role as Ohio State prepares for rapid portal activity once the window opens Friday.