Chip Kelly talks Ohio State's QB competition, Devin Brown says he's become a “more consistent” passer and Lincoln Kienholz feels “way more comfortable” since the Cotton...
06 Aug 2024 by Chase Brown, Dan Hope, Garrick Hodge and Andy Anders
Devin Brown and Lincoln Kienholz are both confident in their ability to win Ohio State’s starting quarterback job this spring and say they have no intentions to transfer...
Devin Brown and Lincoln Kienholz are driven to contend for Ohio State's starting quarterback job and Donovan Jackson is using his final play against Michigan as motivation.
Ohio State’s snap counts at quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line looked significantly different in the Cotton Bowl than they did during the regular season.
Lincoln Kienholz fills in for an injured Devin Brown and Carnell Tate led all freshmen with 60 snaps played in the final game of the season against Missouri.
Devin Brown’s first start was cut short and Lincoln Kienholz’s inexperience was evident in the Cotton Bowl, which could lead to Ohio State adding a transfer quarterback.
Ohio State is down to third-string quarterback Lincoln Kienholz after Devin Brown sustained a lower-body injury in the first quarter of the Cotton Bowl.
Ryan Day says the Cotton Bowl is “Devin’s game to play” but he expects a “very, very healthy” competition between Devin Brown, Lincoln Kienholz and Air Noland in 2024.
Ohio State hasn’t aggressively courted quarterbacks in the transfer portal, setting up a potential competition between Devin Brown, Lincoln Kienholz and Air Noland next season.
Marvin Harrison Jr. praised the arm talent and athleticism of Devin Brown and Lincoln Kienholz and thinks ”they have a great opportunity to showcase what they can do.“
Ryan Day didn’t commit to Kyle McCord being Ohio State’s starting quarterback next year and left the door open for Devin Brown or Lincoln Kienholz to play in the Cotton Bowl.
Malik Hartford gets his second start and plays a team-high 49 defensive snaps, Lincoln Kienholz plays for the first time and Carnell Tate continues his reception streak.
Lincoln Kienholz continues to receive praise from his Ohio State coaches and teammates, with Ryan Day saying "he will be a weapon" for the Buckeyes scout team in 2023.
