In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, 5-star quarterback Will Howard has flipped his commitment from Ohio State to the University of Georgia, announcing the stunning decision late Monday night via social media.
Howard, the 6’4″, 236-pound signal-caller from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, is widely regarded as the No. 1 pro-style quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class. His decommitment from Ohio State ends a months-long pledge to the Buckeyes and immediately elevates Georgia’s 2025 recruiting class to No. 1 in several national rankings.
“This was the toughest decision of my life,” Howard said in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter). “Ohio State is a great program and I have the utmost respect for Coach Day and his staff. But after much prayer, conversations with my family, and a visit that felt like home, I’ve decided to flip my commitment to the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!”
Howard visited Athens unofficially last weekend, and according to sources close to the program, the visit “changed everything.” With Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo personally leading the recruiting charge, the Bulldogs made it clear that Howard was their top priority—and now they’ve landed their QB of the future.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart released a brief statement Tuesday morning: “Will is a rare talent with elite physical tools and leadership qualities. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the Dawg family.”
For Ohio State, the loss is a major blow. The Buckeyes were already dealing with depth questions at the quarterback position, and Howard was expected to compete for early playing time. Now, they must scramble to keep other QB prospects on the radar.
Recruiting analysts say this move could reshape the national title conversation for years to come.
“Will Howard is a game-changer,” said 247Sports analyst Charles Power. “He has an NFL arm, great size, and a high football IQ. This is the kind of quarterback who can win you championships.”
Howard passed for over 3,200 yards and 38 touchdowns as a junior while rushing for another 600 yards and 9 scores. He’s expected to enroll early in January.
As the college football world processes this seismic shift, one thing is certain: Georgia just got a whole lot scarier.
