Ohio State prioritized 3-way QB battle over transfer portal

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LAS VEGAS -- Ohio State coach Ryan Day reiterated Tuesday that the Buckeyes didn't take in a transfer portal quarterback this offseason because they want to develop the three talented passers they already have on campus.

Sophomore Julian Sayin is battling junior Lincoln Kienholz and true freshman Tavien St. Clair for the starting job as the Buckeyes look to replace Will Howard. After transferring from Kansas State in January 2024, Howard quarterbacked Ohio State to its first national championship in a decade in his lone season with the Buckeyes.

"When we have to, or when we're left in that situation, we will [bring in a transfer quarterback]," Day said during Big Ten media…