The Ohio State Buckeyes have emerged as the favorite to land former USC Trojans running back Quinten Joyner, according to On3’s Steve Wiltfong. Joyner was in Columbus this past weekend on an official visit after he jumped in twhen it opened on Dec. 9. He is the No. 5 running back and. No. 53 overall player in the On3 Transfer Portal Industry Ranking.
Running back is going to be a big area of need for the Buckeyes with TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins set to enter the NFL draft after the College Football Playoff.
Henderson has been highly productive in his four seasons at Ohio State, rushing for 3,496 yards and 38 touchdowns. He’s added 69 receptions for 704 yards and five touchdowns to this point in his career. Judkins, who transferred to Ohio State this season after spending two seasons at Ole Miss has rushed for 3,530 yards and 39 touchdowns. He’s also added 52 receptions for 390 yards and four touchdowns over the past three seasons.
The No. 8 Buckeyes will host No. 9 Tennessee in the first round on Saturday, Dec. 21, and the winner will play No. 1 Oregon in ton New Year’s Day.
As a redshirt freshman, Joyner carried the ball 63 times for 478 yards and three touchdowns in 2024. He averaged 7.6 yards per carry. Joyner is an explosive player that can break a long run at any moment and displays good hands out of the backfield. The Texas native was set to become thelead running back in 2025 with senior Woody Marks headed off to the NFL, but instead, Joyner is looking for a change of scenery. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
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