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Former Ohio State QB embarrassingly loses battle with freshman for starting job

The former Ohio State quarterback lost a starting battle with someone who's never taken a snap before.

Jul 22, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; California quarterback Devin Brown answers questions from the media during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Ohio State football program lost Devin Brown from the quarterback room following the national championship. Instead of staying to fight for the starting job, he opted to transfer to California. It was a logical choice, considering he had already lost one QB battle while with the Buckeyes.