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Kienholz Flips to Louisville After Ohio State Exit
5 Jan
Summary
- Lincoln Kienholz committed to Louisville after leaving Ohio State.
- He previously decommitted from Washington for Ohio State.
- Kienholz played sparingly for Ohio State in just 10 career games.

Lincoln Kienholz, a quarterback who previously committed to Washington and then Ohio State, has found a new collegiate home with the Louisville Cardinals. He announced his commitment to the ACC program, where he will spend his final two seasons of eligibility. Kienholz's decision came swiftly after entering the transfer portal.
The transfer comes after Kienholz realized his NFL aspirations might be better served elsewhere, as playing time at Ohio State appeared limited behind starter Julian Sayin. Kienholz, originally from Pierre, South Dakota, had a brief commitment to Washington under coach Kalen DeBoer in 2022 before Ohio State made a late push. He appeared in just 10 career games for Ohio State, completing 21 of 36 passes for 250 yards and one touchdown.
Kienholz will join a Louisville team that finished with a 9-4 record and a Boca Raton Bowl victory. He arrives amidst a quarterback competition, with several signal-callers having recently entered the transfer portal from Louisville. He will be one of the few scholarship quarterbacks remaining on the Cardinals' roster for the upcoming season.




