With Michigan winning the national championship, Monday probably wasn’t a great day for Ohio State’s football teams or its fans. The Buckeyes did, however, get a jolt to their team by way of the transfer portal.
Running back Quinshon Judkins, who’s topped 1,000 yards rushing in each of the last two seasons for Ole Miss, is transferring to Ohio State.
He shared the news on Twitter/X.
“I’m extremely excited to join THE Ohio State football program,” Judkins said. “I’m looking forward to being a part of a winning culture and doing my part to beat the TUN and bring a Big 10 Championship and National Championship to Columbus. The RB brotherhood at Ohio State is incredibly special and I am grateful to have an opportunity to be a part of that. I chose this place because I know I can help this team win championships as well as continue my development as a student-athlete. Go Bucks.”
Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint." pic.twitter.com/J89kRzsmBQ
— Quinshon Judkins (@qaj4_) January 9, 2024
The fact that he timed his announcement to directly correspond with Michigan’s National Championship game win was not lost on people.
This man dropped his commitment right as the game ended. I'm here for it. https://t.co/1bsc6kaomF
— jbook™ (@jbook37) January 9, 2024
Gotta love the timing of this 😂💯 one of the best RB’s in all of college football has committed to Ohio State! Boom 💥 #ReloadTheClip 😏😤 https://t.co/9m6XPPF4yn
— Chuck D (@ChaseDisPaper1) January 9, 2024
Judkins knew exactly what he was doing here. Buckeye twitter has something new to talk about tonight.
A HUGE get for Ohio State. Fans wanted to see big transfer portal moves this offseason, well the Buckeyes listened. https://t.co/fT8qom6mEc
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) January 9, 2024
This should make the night much better for Ohio State fans to handle. Judkins is a stud. OSU gets the Ole Miss transfer RB. https://t.co/DEE0xeLGUC
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) January 9, 2024
BOOOOOOOOOM 💥🌰
Talk about timing. Buckeyes add the All-SEC running back! https://t.co/TKGDIGud4G
— Ohio St Football Fan Page (@OhioStFootball) January 9, 2024
Judkins figures to be part of a revamped backfield at Ohio State. It will also include quarterback Will Howard, who joined the Buckeyes after transferring from Kansas State.
On paper, Judkins looks to be a huge addition to the Buckeyes. He rushed for 1,567 yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman at Ole Miss in 2022, earning the SEC Freshman of the Year Award in the process. He followed that up in 2023 by rushing for 1,158 yards and 15 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2023. In both 2022 and 2023, Judkins was named First-Team All-SEC.
He’ll be joining an Ohio State team that is certainly on a short list of favorites for both the Big 10 Championship as well as the national championship. The Buckeyes have gone 11-2 in each of the last three seasons. In 2023, they started 11-0 before losing the regular season finale to Michigan, then dropping the Cotton Bowl to Missouri.
[Quinshon Judkins on Twitter/X]
