Overview
- Kienholz committed during a weekend visit roughly two days after entering the transfer portal, a move first reported by On3's Hayes Fawcett.
- The departure comes after Ohio State's College Football Playoff quarterfinal loss to Miami, which preceded multiple Buckeyes entering the portal.
- Louisville has a clear opening at quarterback as 2025 starter Miller Moss exhausted his eligibility and backup Deuce Adams entered the portal.
- Jeff Brohm continues his pattern of turning to transfer quarterbacks, marking a fourth straight season leaning on a portal addition at the position.
- Kienholz logged limited action at Ohio State with 250 career passing yards and one touchdown plus two rushing scores, and the portal window remains open until Jan. 16.