Ohio State Balances Transfer Portal Departures with College Football Playoff Preparations

Key players, including quarterback Devin Brown, enter the portal while committing to stay through the playoff run.

Ohio State faces a unique challenge as the transfer portal opens during preparations for their Dec. 21 College Football Playoff matchup against Tennessee.
Four players, including quarterback Devin Brown, linebacker Gabe Powers, and wide receivers Jayden Ballard and Kojo Antwi, have announced their intent to transfer.
Devin Brown, a former five-star recruit, will remain with the Buckeyes through the playoffs despite entering the portal, providing stability for the team during this critical period.
Head coach Ryan Day stated that decisions on whether transferring players will participate in playoff games will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Ohio State, the No. 8 seed, is a 7.5-point favorite in their first-ever home playoff game, with the winner advancing to face top-seeded Oregon in the quarterfinals.