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The 15-day transfer portal period was expected to be crazy, but it has somehow been far more chaotic than any pundit or fan could have guessed before it opened on Friday.
Blue blood programs are losing five-star recruits at an alarming rate. Cinderella schools that had incredible 2025 seasons are being picked clean. Elite coaches are watching star players announce their departures in the middle of the night while attempting to sign other players.
Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes have felt the sting of the portal but have also reaped its benefits through the first few days of the transfer window, and they made a major move on Wednesday to bolster their offense.
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A day after projected starter and high-end wide receiver Quincy Porter declared his intent to enter the portal, the Buckeyes picked up a wideout that might not replace Porter but adds to the team’s overall depth.
Devin McCuin was recruited out of the state of Texas and played three seasons for the UTSA Roadrunners before committing to Ohio State on Wednesday.
In his run at UTSA, McCuin went for 1,696 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns, with his most-recent junior season being his best by almost doubling his production from his previous two years combined.
While he doesn’t bring the possibility of a high-end ceiling that Porter did, McCuin is a piece that could be invaluable to the Buckeyes offense and quarterback Julian Sayin in their next campaign.
Ohio State could still look for more wide receiver help in the portal, alongside attempting to secure some secondary help. They could also look for a linebacker with their superstar defensive anchor, Caleb Downs, recently announcing that he will be entering the 2026 NFL Draft, where he’s expected to be a first-round pick.
The transfer portal officially closes on Jan. 16, 2026.
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