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QB Kyle McCord (transfer to Syracuse)

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  • McCord on Ohio State’s come-from-behind win over Notre Dame: “It was surreal.” McCord said he was thankful to leave South Bend with a victory and hopes the Buckeyes can use it as momentum for the rest of the season. “I was proud that we were able to pull it out. I am excited to build off of it.”
  • McCord on Marvin Harrison Jr.: “For him to come back and still have an impact make plays… I think that tells you everything you need to know about Marvin.” McCord said Harrison’s toughness is a “thing you can’t coach.”
  • McCord said Ohio State showed it can be physically and mentally tough on Saturday: “I think the toughness was physical and mental… 10 for 13 on third down is really good. To be able to go down and put that (game-winning) drive together was great.”
  • McCord said he was “calm” on Ohio State’s game-winning drive. “Practice is the toughest look I get knowing that I go up against the best defense in America every day in practice.” McCord said he was able to orchestrate the drive because he “converted back to my training… keeping calm and sticking to what I know.”
  • McCord said he “felt like I had something to prove” against Notre Dame. McCord said that he’s “made good plays” this season, but nothing was as important as Ohio State’s come-from-behind win over the Irish. “I knew we were gonna score. There was no doubt in my mind.”
  • McCord on Day’s postgame comments, his “Ohio Against the World” mentality: “He showed his true emotion. He fired up this team. That shows the guys a lot. … It showed everyone on the team how much he cares about us.”
  • McCord credited Notre Dame’s cornerbacks and safeties for their coverage of Ohio State’s pass-catchers: “Their DBs are really good. That was definitely the best secondary we have seen all year. Credit to them for that.” He continued: “They didn’t give us a lot of one-on-one opportunities. With (Marv) being the best receiver in America, that was smart.”
  • McCord said that if opponents want to double-team Harrison “it’s pick your poison (since we have) Emeka and Cade.” McCord said Ohio State’s pass-catchers make his role as quarterback easy because of their talent and skill.
  • McCord said the Notre Dame game wasn’t Harrison’s “best game statistically,” but he believes Harrison’s impact on the game “isn’t talked about enough.” McCord said Harrison’s ability to tough out his ankle injury was a significant reason Ohio State defeated Notre Dame.

KYLE MCCORD HAD “ALL THE CONFIDENCE IN THE WORLD” ENTERING GAME-WINNING DRIVE AGAINST NOTRE DAME BECAUSE OF PREPARATION​

“I think practice is the toughest look I'll get, knowing that I'm going up against the best defense in America every single day in practice. And if you can have success in practice, I think that gives you so much confidence walking out there on the field regardless of who you're going up against,” McCord said. “And at that point, you know, just executing a two-minute drive, I said it on Saturday, just reverting back to our training. And something that we've done hundreds of times since I've been here, and now, getting an opportunity to go out on a big stage like that and execute it. So, just calm and sticking to my rules, my training.

“I think it was just a matter of time till everything kind of played itself out. One of my favorite sayings is ‘What’s done in the dark will always come to light.’ And just countless reps and hours and hours in the film room, preparing all for that one moment. So I felt confident walking out there.”





Just sayin': He has to be the undisputed QB1 now. He was cool & calm under pressure and is showing great leadership too.
 
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College football QB power rankings: Pac-12 stars shine atop CBS Sports' Week 5 pecking order​

8. KYLE MCCORD, OHIO STATE​

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Previously: Not Ranked

The overall numbers were nothing extravagant, but Kyle McCord delivered a memorable performance in the biggest game of his starting career, leading Ohio State on a game-winning 65-yard drive to notch a Top 10 victory against Notre Dame on the road. McCord tore up lesser competition upon earning the starting job and appears to be settling in nicely as the Buckeyes’ No. 1 quarterback. He might have to play at a higher level in order to continually defeat highly-ranked opponents, and the clutch ability he displayed last week should instill confidence in his ability to do so.

Just sayin': Anyone else surprised to see the their #1 ranked QB?....
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Jake said:
Former scUMmer and Pedster rank the B1G quarterbacks. :roll1:

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Stuff like this fills in the week for the media in between games. Funny to see, but Kyle just needs to keep doing what he has been doing and improve incrementally. He is one of the top QBs in terms of QBR nationally (#6) and to me that is the most telling stat....granted JJ is #1, Allar is #29 and Tualia is #26.

But hey, add gasoline to that fire because I have seen enough from McCord to know he will not give a shit in public with the media, but also use it as motivation when it matters. I see Kyle's trajectory as constantly going up until he starts getting borderline elite near the end of November right when we need it.
 
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