cole pennington, the talented quarterback for the marshall thundering herd, has officially confirmed that he will be leaving the program to join the ohio state buckeyes. this news, though expected by some, has sent shockwaves through the marshall community, which had high hopes for pennington’s future with the team.
pennington, the son of marshall legend chad pennington, was seen as a key piece in the program’s offensive plans moving forward. his decision to transfer to ohio state brings a close to his time at marshall, a school that has strong ties to his family and where fans hoped he would carve out his own legacy.
for pennington, the opportunity to play for a powerhouse like ohio state is a dream come true. the buckeyes have consistently been one of the top programs in college football, with a rich history of producing nfl-caliber quarterbacks. joining ohio state will give him the chance to compete at the highest level and showcase his talent on a national stage.
while marshall fans may be disappointed, pennington’s departure reflects the changing landscape of college football, where transfers have become increasingly common as players seek the best opportunities for their development and exposure.
in his statement, pennington expressed gratitude to marshall for the opportunity and support during his time there. “i’ll always be grateful to marshall, but this is the best decision for my future, and i’m excited about what’s ahead at ohio state,” he said.
for the thundering herd, this marks the end of an era, and the team will now have to look to the future without the highly regarded quarterback they had once pinned their hopes on. as for pennington, the next chapter of his football career will unfold in columbus, where expectations will be sky-high.
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