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Ohio State Punter Nick McLarty Enters Transfer Portal

Nick McLarty is seeking a punting job elsewhere.

After two years at Ohio State, the 6-foot-7 Australian punter has entered the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining as a rising redshirt sophomore.

Ohio State punter Nick McLarty entered the transfer portal after two years and few opportunities with the #Buckeyes.https://t.co/oeveNjpBE7 pic.twitter.com/Ngp8mt0F2W

— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) January 2, 2026

McLarty entered Columbus touted as having a massive leg and showed it at times in practice, but never developed the consistency to overtake starting Buckeye punter Joe McGuire.