Tyler Van Duke’s departure via the gateway has left Miami lacking a quarterback, and transfers from Ohio State to Miami have happened before with players like Tate Martell,” Pickell stated. Naturally, Miami would be receiving a quarterback who is more experienced and likely to stay at the position.

A native of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, McCord gained 3,170 yards and 24 touchdowns on about 66 percent of his throws completed. The only blemishes on McCord’s Buckeyes record were his six interceptions, two of which occurred against the then-No. 3 Michigan Wolverines on the last weekend of the season.

Many connected to Ohio State were surprised by McCord’s announcement on Monday that he had entered the transfer portal.