Kyle McCord transfers to Syracuse: Ex-Ohio State QB gives new coach Fran Brown early recruiting splash

Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord is transferring to Syracuse, his family told 247Sports’ Tom Loy, marking a splashy early recruiting victory for new Orange coach Fran Brown. McCord will have one season of eligibility remaining and should step into the starting role for Syracuse as Brown takes over after spending the last two seasons as Georgia’s defensive backs coach.

McCord is originally from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, near Brown’s hometown of Camden, New Jersey. He emerged as a high school star at St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia while Brown worked in the area as an assistant for Temple (2019) and Rutgers (2020-21), giving the two a natural connection.

Now, the Jersey natives and products of the Northeast’s football scene will unite to try and spark a Syracuse program that is 24-36 over the past five seasons. McCord brings plenty of experience to the role after appearing in 24 games during three seasons with the Buckeyes.