Ohio State Kicker Jackson Courville Enters Transfer Portal After One Year As Buckeye
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Key Points:
- Jackson Courville, who served as a backup kicker at Ohio State this season, has entered the transfer portal after one year with the Buckeyes.
- Courville transferred from Ball State, where he had a strong field goal record, but did not attempt any field goals during his time at Ohio State.
- Despite some missed kicks by starter Jayden Fielding, Ohio State coach Ryan Day chose to keep Fielding as the primary kicker, citing Courville's insufficient practice performance.
- With Courville leaving and Fielding exhausting his eligibility, Ohio State will have no returning kickers for the 2026 season and plans to recruit multiple kickers, including from the transfer portal.
- The Buckeyes are also targeting high school talent
