The Syracuse football program picked up one of its biggest wins vs. Miami, and for ex-Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord, it was extra sweet.

After quarterback Kyle McCord left Ohio State to play for Syracuse, the Buckeyes brought in Will Howard from Kansas State. Who had the better Week 14?

At Ohio State, quarterback C.J. Stroud was beloved despite never beating Michigan football. That’s in large part due to leading a vaunted offense that was often firing on all cylinders — even in The Game. But his replacement, Kyle McCord? He never stood a chance.

The final day of Ohio State’s regular season has turned out to be a full-fledged disaster. The No. 2-ranked Buckeyes were hoping to clinch a spot in the Big Ten title game by beating archrival Michigan for the first time in four years.

On Saturday, McCord led Syracuse to a 42-38 upset of No. 6 Miami, throwing for 380 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions against the Hurricanes. Day and Ohio State, meanwhile, fell short against the Wolverines once again, and McCord's replacement — Kansas State transfer Will Howard — had one of his worst performances of the season.

Syracuse Orange quarterback Kyle McCord (6) and the offensive line head out to the field. The Syracuse Orange Football team take on the Miami Hurricanes Saturday Nov. 30, 2024 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Dennis Nett | [email protected] dennis nett | [email protected]

The Ohio State Buckeyes didn't want quarterback Kyle McCord back - choosing to instead replace him with quarterback Will Howard. Well, that decision backfired

Former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord summed up his thoughts on the Buckeyes' loss to Michigan, and Syracuse's upset of Miami, with four words: