Ex-Kansas State QB Will Howard commits to Ohio State

MANHATTAN, KS – NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Kansas State Wildcats throws a pass against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

by: Ava Boldizar, Orri Benatar

Posted: Jan 4, 2024 / 07:24 PM EST

Updated: Jan 4, 2024 / 07:32 PM EST

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio State may have found its next starting quarterback.

Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard announced on X Thursday that he has committed to Ohio State.

The senior from Pennsylvania has one year left of eligibility after playing four seasons for the Wildcats. Howard chose Ohio State after making official visits to the University of Southern California and the University of Miami.

Howard went 22-5 as Kansas State’s starter and led them to the Big 12 title in 2022. In his 27 starts, Howard threw 48 touchdowns, ran for 19 and passed for nearly 6,000 yards.

Ohio State currently has three other quarterbacks on the roster: junior Devin Brown, sophomore Lincoln Kienholz and incoming freshman Air Noland. Ohio State opens the 2024 season Aug. 31 against Akron.