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Nearly two weeks after initially entering the NCAA’s transfer portal, Kyle McCord has revealed where he will spend his final season of eligibility:
The former Ohio State quarterback has committed to play for Syracuse and first-year coach Fran Brown, as was originally reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel and later confirmed by the signal-caller himself:
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McCord’s likelihood of starting is much higher in Syracuse than it was in Ohio State, even amid reports that Ryan Day and his coaching staff wanted him to return for his senior season after throwing for 3,000-plus yards in 2023. Day’s refusal to commit to McCord as the starter moving forward — coupled with the commitment of Air Noland in the 2024 recruiting class — contributed to McCord’s decision to transfer.
But why did he settle on Syracuse? Here’s a look at McCord’s decision to transfer to the ACC school in his final year of eligibility:
Why did Kyle McCord transfer to Syracuse?
As reported by ESPN, McCord’s familiarity with Brown and his coaching staff was a major factor in his decision to transfer to play for Orange football. He knows not only Brown, but also Nunzio Campanile and Jeff Nixon, currently the New York Giants’ run game coordinator who is expected to be Syracuse’s offensive coordinator moving forward.
“I think the experience on the coaching staff is extremely important,” McCord told ESPN. “It was a big factor in my decision. Just being at a place where I can be surrounded with good players. They’ve done some good things on the portal trail, bringing in some guys from Georgia and other places. All of that, when you combine it, makes it an appealing destination.”
Moreover, McCord told ESPN he knows other New Jersey-area football players currently on the Orange’s…
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Author : The Columbus Dispatch
Publish date : 2023-12-17 19:18:45
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