The question about who the Ohio State Buckeyes starting quarterback in the Cotton Bowl vs. the Missouri Tigers has finally been made official.

During a radio appearance on 97.1 the Fan in Columbus, Day officially revealed his intention to start Devin Brown, putting an end to what little mystery there was of who would get the nod.

“This is a great opportunity for Devin to take over this team and run with it,” Day said. “I know he’s very, very excited about that.”

During the Tuesday media availability, Brown had already let slip that he will be under center as the Buckeyes’ starter vs. Missouri, taking over for former starter Kyle McCord who recently entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.

“I’m excited to go play and finally show what I can do and have fun with this team,” Brown said. “I can’t believe my first start is going to be in the Cotton Bowl.”

Brown, who competed with McCord for the starting job during fall camp, has played in five games, completing 12 of 22 passes for 197 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

Devin Brown

Despite losing the starting job, Ohio State built several packages, including one in the red zone, to provide a second element to the offense and take advantage of Brown’s mobility. As a result, Brown rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.

Brown was injured earlier in the year while attempting a run near the goal line vs. Penn State in October and has not played since.

The former five-star recruit in the class of 2022 spent his freshman year sitting behind Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and McCord, handling a 1-yard carry against Toledo.

The Gilbert, Arizona, native is now technically the third new starting quarterback Day will have named in his tenure as head coach.

In all likelihood, Brown will be thrown into another competition for the starting job this spring, with Lincoln Keinholz, the incoming Air Noland, and perhaps a transfer addition via the portal.

Matt Galatzan
BY MATT GALATZAN
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