I think you're confusing whining about the Cotton Bowl with just talking about the Cotton Bowl......which is hard to not sound negative since it was that much of a dumpster fire.
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Ohio State Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz Says He's Undecided on Whether He'll Stay at Ohio State or Transfer, Adds He “Would Love To Stay Here”
By Garrick Hodge on December 30, 2024 at 2:39 pm @garrick_hodge
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Ohio State has already seen two quarterbacks hit the transfer portal this winter.
Devin Brown has declared his intentions to transfer, though he’ll remain with Ohio State through the College Football Playoff, while Air Noland has already transferred to South Carolina.
Yet, another Ohio State signal-caller will soon have to weigh his options. Sophomore quarterback Lincoln Kienholz told Eleven Warriors Monday he’s undecided whether he’ll be back or not for the 2025 season. If he stays, Kienholz would likely compete with Julian Sayin and incoming five-star freshman quarterback Tavien St. Clair for the starting job next year.
“I haven’t (decided) yet, we’ll see,” Kienholz said during Ohio State’s Rose Bowl media day. “But I love Ohio State, and I would love to stay here.”
The 6-foot-3, 207-pound quarterback who will have three years of eligibility remaining following this season said he hasn’t put a lot of thought into whether he’ll transfer or not, but he does have an estimate on what will be the deciding factor for him. Whenever Ohio State's season ends, he'll have a five-day window to make a decision.
“I haven’t thought too much about it because I’m so locked in on this season and this team,” Kienholz said. “But the goal is to either start or be a backup at the position so I’m ready to go. It’s going to be a long season again, so there could always be something that happens and I have to step up. Beyond that, just playing and getting that field knowledge, too. That’ll help me move forward with what I want to do.”
Kienholz has appeared in two games this season, appearing on the final drive of Ohio State’s 56-0 win over Western Michigan and the 42-17 College Football Playoff victory over Tennessee. His most extended action in a Buckeyes uniform came last season when he was thrust into action in the Cotton Bowl following an injury to Brown. In his OSU career, Kienholz has completed 10 of 22 passes for 111 yards. He’s also the first player ever from South Dakota to see a single snap of game action in Ohio State history.
“It’s been a blast for me so far,” Kienholz said of his second season in the scarlet and gray. “Just coming in and learning from Will Howard and Devin again. Just getting another year to take that in and help boost my career. With coach Kelly coming in, he’s super smart, he’s seen things and he’s been around the game a ton.”
Kienholz said he’s learned how to be a starter and the preparation habits from Howard and Kyle McCord a season ago, and added having another full season to focus primarily on football has turned him into a better quarterback considering he was a three-sport athlete in high school.
“I would probably say ball knowledge in general,” Kienholz said of what he’s improved the most on throughout the year. “Since I’ve gotten here from last year to now, I’ve understood the basics of football more and I think that’s something that will help me moving forward.”
Kienholz lauded Chip Kelly’s offense and thinks it’s a good fit for his skill set if he decides to stay with Ohio State.
“His offense is super unique. I think it fits me very well with what I do too,” Kienholz said. “He has an answer to everything and that’s what I like.”
Ohio State Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz Says He's Undecided on Whether He'll Stay at Ohio State or Transfer, Adds He “Would Love To Stay Here”
Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz told Eleven Warriors he's undecided whether he'll stay at Ohio State for the 2025 season or transfer, adding he “would love to stay here.”
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i know this one. i saw it before. what did that guy do............oh i remember. run it up the middle?What if the question is "playing against a good run defense with a bad secondary"?
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JohnnyCockfight
Beer is God's proof that he loves us.
Really like Kienholz and hope he stays and fights for the job!
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billmac91
Head Coach
They love Lincoln in the WHAC but his learning curve was much more drastic than they thought….still think he has the most physical tools in OSU QB room but he’s trying to soak up knowledge from a place of deficit compared to Sayin and St. Clair who have live, breathed, and worked the QB craft year round for years now.
Kienholz was a true “3 sport” athlete that dedicated his time and effort to the sports he was playing in, which is quite rare for an elite QB prospect these days. Most kids go from regular season to 7 on 7 or at a minimum hone their craft with a hired QB coach.
I hope Lincoln sticks around and continues to develop. If the game slows down a little and he learns the intricacies of how to play QB at a school like OSU I still think he can be special. And I’m not sure jumping ship with 3 years of eligibility left after this season, makes the most sense….think even he understands another year developing at OSU, even if backing up Sayin, could mean a starting spot if an injury, but at worst an extra year in QB room with Day. Will be interesting to see how it plays out once OSU season ends…..
Kienholz was a true “3 sport” athlete that dedicated his time and effort to the sports he was playing in, which is quite rare for an elite QB prospect these days. Most kids go from regular season to 7 on 7 or at a minimum hone their craft with a hired QB coach.
I hope Lincoln sticks around and continues to develop. If the game slows down a little and he learns the intricacies of how to play QB at a school like OSU I still think he can be special. And I’m not sure jumping ship with 3 years of eligibility left after this season, makes the most sense….think even he understands another year developing at OSU, even if backing up Sayin, could mean a starting spot if an injury, but at worst an extra year in QB room with Day. Will be interesting to see how it plays out once OSU season ends…..
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RugbyBuck
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I loved his statement and it underscores the guy we've thought he is. I don't know what I'm going to do. I love tOSU and would love to stay, but right now I'm focused on helping this team (running the scout team) win the Rose Bowl.
I think he's probably honest that he doesn't know what he's going to do, but there's not really a bad move. Bounce before spring to a place that you think you can be and start for three years; stay and maybe (although the points about Sayin's and TSC's QB development are well taken) win the job. If he can be a better/more athletic Will Howard, we've seen that get it done, so who knows? Or, if he stays and doesn't get the start, he takes another year of QB development with him into the portal at the end of next year.
I think he's probably honest that he doesn't know what he's going to do, but there's not really a bad move. Bounce before spring to a place that you think you can be and start for three years; stay and maybe (although the points about Sayin's and TSC's QB development are well taken) win the job. If he can be a better/more athletic Will Howard, we've seen that get it done, so who knows? Or, if he stays and doesn't get the start, he takes another year of QB development with him into the portal at the end of next year.
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ScriptOhio
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“It feels wide open,” Kienholz said Wednesday of the quarterback competition. “It feels good because I come to the building every day and strive to be the best quarterback in the nation.”
Now that he’s a veteran, Kienholz says he feels a responsibility of the quarterback position group to take on a leadership role, just as past OSU signal-callers have done for him.
“In the past years, I've had older guys in front of me,” Kienholz said. “And just getting to learn from them on how to be a leader and how to take control of the huddle and things like that. Now, I'm the oldest guy in the room. So, I kind of feel that now and I kind of feel more confident. And I feel like I need to be a leader for the quarterbacks.”
As is typically the case, while Ohio State’s quarterbacks are competing with each other, it’s a friendly competition. Sayin will often ask Kienholz questions on the field and in meeting rooms, and vice versa. All three of OSU’s signal-callers have the same goal once they step on the field.
“It’s just trying to be the guy your teammates can look to when you have to make a play on 4th-and-2 or whatever it is,” Kienholz said. “I’d say (Julian and I) can use use each other to kind of get each other better. That was something I noticed with Devin and Will, they were always asking each other questions and always making sure we’re doing the right things. Mentally, you have to be on your stuff and on the field you have to make the play when your number is called.”
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Dark horse player who was once pictured as a potential transfer out is making a real push for the Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes will play their spring game next Saturday to wrap up their spring practices. This spring, a ton of focus has been on the quarterback battle and who is going to be the next starter for the Buckeyes.
Julian Sayin is the former five-star recruit and Elite 11 winner, who most see as the favorite to be the next starter following Will Howard. However, it isn’t going to be a walk in the park and to this point, it may be fair to say that Lincoln Kienholz has had the stronger spring.
Now, spring ball isn’t everything and Kienholz is in his third season with the program, compared to Sayin’s second season.
From potential transfer out to having a real shot at the Ohio State starting QB job
There was legit concern that the Buckeyes may need to add a quarterback in the spring portal after Devin Brown opted to leave following the National Championship. Kienholz was always going to compete in the spring but he looks the part and it would now be a shock to see Kienholz transfer out.On Student Appreciation Day, Kienholz once again stood out. The big play of the day was a long touchdown strike to junior WR Carnell Tate.
“Kienholz had the strongest day of the trio. He led two touchdown drives during a team period, including one where he ripped a 40-yard pass down the sideline to Carnell Tate. If you were looking to see who could be the most consistent on Saturday, Kienholz fit that description.” — Stephen Means, Cleveland.com
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Ohio State isn’t going to name a starting quarterback officially until the spring, likely, at least that is what Ryan Day has done in the past. The Buckeyes are going to have a different starting quarterback for the third straight season and it shouldn’t be fully assumed that it is going to be Sayin.
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