Lincoln Kienholz News, Rumors, Updates - Louisville Cardinals

Primed to be Louisville's QB1 Keinholz is finally positioned to be a full-time starter in his junior year as he attended Louisville's ACC media days appearance, per Jody Demling of 247Sports.com.

Impact Keinholz spent the last two seasons as a backup at Ohio State. Last season, he tossed for 139 yards and a touchdown on 11-of-14 passing, also rushing for 66 yards and two scores. The gunslinger is now in line to start for the Cardinals as a junior, and his appearance at ACC media days only further cements that.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State transfer Lincoln Kienholz deemed the key for possible undefeated ACC run for Louisville football Ohio State Buckeyes transfer Lincoln Kienholz could be the key to the Louisville Cardinals being a top ACC squad in 2026.

APRIL 17 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Lincoln Kienholz embraces ACC leap from Ohio State and is eager to spark Louisville's offense

Lincoln Kienholz reached out to another former Ohio State quarterback for advice about jumping to an Atlantic Coast Conference team before choosing Louisville

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Former Ohio State football reserve QB starting for CFB's coach with the most to prove Former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Lincoln Kienholz is playing for keeps with Jeff Brohm's Louisville Cardinals.

MARCH 26 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Lincoln Kienholz Chooses Louisville As Landing Spot Lincoln Kienholz, the one-time University of Washington quarterback commit who didn't work out at Ohio State, needed just over 48 hours afte...

JANUARY 4 • SI.COM

Transferring to Louisville Kienholz will transfer to Louisville, according to 247Sports.com.

Impact Kienholz spent the last three seasons at Ohio State, but he's changing teams to play a bigger role on offense. He spent the 2025 campaign as the backup of Julian Sayin, but he'll look to compete for the QB1 role with the Cardinals.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State Transfer Portal Tracker: Bryson Rodgers, Jelani Thurman, Lincoln Kienholz and Bryce West Set to Enter Transfer Portal Bryson Rodgers, Jelani Thurman, Lincoln Kienholz and Bryce West announced plans to enter the transfer portal and continue their college foot...

JANUARY 1 • ELEVENWARRIORS.COM

What Lincoln Kienholz's transfer says about the future of Ohio's quarterback room Ohio State has lost its backup quarterback to the transfer portal.

JANUARY 1 • CLEVELAND.COM

Entering transfer portal Kienholz will enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Kienholz will enter the portal following three seasons with Ohio State. The 6-foot-2 quarterback appeared in six games for the Buckeyes this season, throwing for 139 yards and a touchdown while adding 66 rushing yards and a pair of scores on the ground as well. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State Backup QB Open to Transfer Portal: 'You've Got to Play' Ohio State backup quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has discussed transferring with Ryan Day.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • SI.COM

Ohio State's backup quarterback could earn snaps in the College Football Playoff: Hey, Stefan! Ohio State has a Heisman finalist at quarterback, but the Buckeyes might consider deploying Lincoln Kienholz at times in the College Footbal...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Why Ohio State pulled Julian Sayin for Lincoln Kienholz at QB | Sporting News The Buckeyes needed a spark.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Let's not ever do that again": Ryan Day issues firm warning after Lincoln Kienholz's fearless scramble vs. UCLA Ohio State Buckeyes backup quarterback Lincoln Kienholz saw time on the gridiron in his side's win over the Ohio State Buckeyes. A highlight...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Steps in for touchdown run Kienholz was 0-for-0 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 34-10 win against Purdue. He also had one rush for three yards with one touchdown.

Impact The Buckeyes brought Kienholz in near the end zone and called a run play for the backup. He crossed the end zone and recorded his second rushing touchdown of the season. Kienholz will occasionally step in for Sayin in specific situations, but barring an injury, his fantasy impact is minimal.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith propel No. 1 Ohio State past Purdue 34-10 for 13th straight win

Julian Sayin threw for 303 yards and one touchdown and No. 1 Ohio State used four straight scoring drives in the second quarter to pull away from Purdue 34-10

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Sayin, defense propel top-ranked Ohio State to 42-3 rout of Minnesota

Julian Sayin passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State beats Minnesota 42-3 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

How Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz and the rest of Ohio State's offense graded vs Grambling A look at the Pro Football Focus grades of Ohio State's offense against Grambling.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Julian Sayin sets completions mark and No. 1 Ohio State rolls past Grambling State 70-0

Julian Sayin threw for four touchdowns, set an Ohio State record for completed passes to start a game and fell one short of the school record for consecutive completions as the top...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz takes advantage of brief appearance in dominant win Saturday Ohio State backup quarterback Lincoln Kienholz threw his first passes since the Cotton Bowl.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

2025 College Football Week 1 Picks, Preview: What To Expect in Texas-Ohio State

Week 1 of the college football season is finally here. Joel Klatt shared his preview for Texas-Ohio State and makes picks for the other top...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Week 1 Picks, Preview: What To Expect in Texas-Ohio State

'Arch Manning Hasn’t Done a Thing Yet': Urban Meyer Eyes Competitive Texas–OSU Game

Urban Meyer isn't expecting Arch Manning or Julian Sayin to light it up on Saturday. In fact, he wants to see Manning do more before asking...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'Arch Manning Hasn’t Done a Thing Yet': Urban Meyer Eyes Competitive Texas–OSU Game

Buckeyes seek to make their own legacy in 2025 instead of being defending champs

Ohio State coach Ryan Day has tried to make one thing clear: This season's team is the 2025 Buckeyes, not the defending national champions

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohio State's Lincoln Kienholz did his job despite losing to Julian Sayin in Buckeyes QB battle Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Lincoln Kienholz wasn't named the starter for the 2025 season, but he still did his job. On Monday afternoon...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Julian Sayin named Ohio State's starting quarterback for season opener against Texas

Julian Sayin will be Ohio State’s starting quarterback when the No. 3 Buckeyes open the season against top-ranked Texas on Aug. 30

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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