Overview
- Tight end Jelani Thurman plans to enter the portal, a move his agent disclosed to On3 immediately after the loss to Miami.
- Backup quarterback Lincoln Kienholz confirmed he will enter when the window opens, citing the need for playing time to pursue an NFL path after losing the 2025 job to Julian Sayin.
- Cleveland.com reports Kienholz’s exit elevates five-star Tavien St. Clair to the No. 2 spot behind Sayin going into next season.
- Additional departures have been reported, including cornerback Bryce West via On3, walk-on quarterback Mason Maggs, and previously signaled moves by wide receiver Bryson Rodgers, with other names circulating in ongoing reporting.
- Outlets are offering speculative lists of Kienholz landing spots and potential Ohio State portal targets, but no destination or incoming additions have been confirmed.