Kyle McCord shines for Syracuse. How did he compare to Ohio State football's Will Howard?
Will Howard is Ohio State's starting quarterback in large part because last year's starter, Kyle McCord, entered the transfer portal and now plays for Syracuse.
McCord was 11-1 as a starter at Ohio State but wanted to be at a school that could guarantee him a starting job.
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How did Howard's Ohio State debut compare with McCord's first game with Syracuse?
Ohio State's Will Howard vs. Syracuse's Kyle McCord
McCord had a stellar start in Syracuse's 38-22 win over Ohio, completing 27 of 39 passes for 354 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed five times for minus-1 yards.
His passing yards, pass completions, pass attempts and passing touchdowns were each career highs.
In Ohio State's 52-6 win over Akron, Howard completed 17 of 28 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed for 18 yards on four carries, with a long run of 19 yards.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Kyle McCord vs. Will Howard: Which QB had the better Week 1?
