Ohio State's Day names Howard starting QB

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced Thursday that Will Howard will be the team's starting quarterback, per Nicole Shearin of WBNS.

"We're excited about Will being the starter," Day said. "Will has really taken command of the offense, I believe. You feel it in the huddle, you feel his experience. He did a really good job of changing his body in the offseason, so he's become a threat with both his legs and with his arm."

The 22-year-old transferred to Ohio State in January after spending the previous four seasons with Kansas State. He went 8-4 in 12 starts last year, throwing for 2,643 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Howard split time as the starter in 2022 but was a vital component of the Wildcats' victory over TCU in the Big 12 Championship that season.

The Pennsylvania native beat out signal-callers Devin Brown, Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin, and Air Noland for the starting job. Last year's starter, Kyle McCord, transferred to Syracuse in December.

Howard racked up 5,786 passing yards with 48 touchdowns and 25 interceptions during his four-year tenure at Kansas State.

Ohio State opens its season Aug. 31 against Akron.