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Four-star quarterback from South Dakota commits to Ohio State

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Ohio State Buckeyes helmets are seen prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Buckeyes have added another quarterback on its roster for next season.

Four-star recruit Lincoln Kienholz announced Wednesday he was de-committing from Washington to join Ohio State for the 2023 season. He is the 20th player to commit to be a Buckeye from the 2023 class.


Kienholz is a three-sport athlete (Football, basketball, and baseball) at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota. According to 247Sports, he is 13th ranked quarterback prospect in the 2023 class with his commitment boosting the Buckeyes as the fifth-rated recruiting class for next season.

The Buckeyes are likely to have a new starting quarterback next season with junior starter C.J. Stroud pinned to enter the 2023 NFL Draft and forgo his senior year. Ohio State will take on Georgia on Dec. 31 in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl.