The Bearcats' defense was supposed to be a strength in 2023, and it ultimately ended up the team's biggest weakness across a 3-9 campaign. That unit gave up the most yards per play of any Big 12 team (6.7 YPP) and allowed 30.1 points per game (102nd nationally).
It’s the gift that keeps on giving this time of year. No, we’re not talking about endless gift cards or white elephant gifts that seem to make the rounds during the Christmas season, but rather, news swirling in and out of the transfer portal.
The Ohio State Buckeyes lost their third defensive back from the 2022 recruiting class as safety Kye Stokes announced that he would be joining the Cincinnati Bearcats for the 2024 season Saturday.
UC football has added some help in the secondary as former Ohio State safety Kye Stokes has committed to Cincinnati. The four-star 2022 recruit appeared in three games this past season, totaling 10 snaps on defense.
After losing several defensive backs to the transfer portal including safeties Kye Stokes and Cam Martinez, Ohio State may be looking to add to the room.