Seth McLaughlin, a former Alabama offensive lineman and starter at center, has transferred to Ohio State football after entering the transfer portal following Alabama's Rose Bowl loss to Michigan. McLaughlin, a four-star prospect according to 247Sports' transfer portal rankings, will have one season of eligibility left and is looking to improve under Ohio State's offensive line coach Justin Frye. Despite his extensive experience, McLaughlin has had issues with low snaps, which he aims to rectify in his final collegiate season.
Seth McLaughlin, a center with 25 career starts for the Alabama Crimson Tide, has announced his transfer to Ohio State football. Despite issues with errant snaps, McLaughlin is recognized for his pass protection skills, having allowed only one sack over three seasons. With one season of eligibility left, he is expected to bring a veteran presence to Ohio State's offensive line, potentially filling in for outgoing players. McLaughlin's versatility may also see him play at guard positions if needed. He is the third transfer to join the Buckeyes this week, indicating Ohio State's continued use of the transfer portal to strengthen their team.
Alabama Crimson Tide's head coach Nick Saban addressed the snapping issues that plagued the team during their overtime loss to the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. Center Seth McLaughlin's misfires, including a critical bad snap on the final play, were attributed to miscommunication, with McLaughlin mistaking ambient noise for the quarterback's signal to snap the ball. Despite the snapping problems being a season-long issue, Saban discussed the problem with McLaughlin after the game. McLaughlin, previously on the Rimington Trophy watch list, is expected to enter the transfer portal.
Alabama's head coach Nick Saban discussed the "huge issue" that led to a critical botched snap by center Seth McLaughlin during the Rose Bowl's final play against Michigan, contributing to Alabama's 27-20 overtime loss. McLaughlin, who had struggled with snapping throughout the season, reportedly mistook other noises for the quarterback's clap, leading to mistimed snaps. Despite the challenges, McLaughlin will be transferring, as he announced his departure from Alabama and entry into the transfer portal.
Alabama's center Seth McLaughlin, who faced issues with snapping accuracy throughout the season, has entered the transfer portal after a particularly costly mistake in the Rose Bowl that contributed to Alabama's loss in the College Football Playoff semifinal. McLaughlin, who started 14 games in 2023 and was previously considered a contender for the Rimington Trophy, will be looking to bring his experience to a new team in the 2024 season.
Nine Alabama football players, including starting center Seth McLaughlin, have entered the transfer portal. McLaughlin, who has up to two years of eligibility left, struggled with snapping issues this past season. Other notable players entering the portal are former five-star receiver Shazz Preston and freshman quarterback Eli Holstein. This move could impact Alabama's offensive line depth and overall team composition for the 2024 season.
Alabama football's starting center Seth McLaughlin has entered the transfer portal after a season with inconsistent snapping, particularly highlighted during the Rose Bowl. McLaughlin, who has eligibility remaining after four seasons with the Crimson Tide, was on the Rimington Trophy watch list coming into the season. With McLaughlin and Terrence Ferguson II entering the portal, Alabama may look to James Brockermeyer or other roster players, or potentially recruit from the portal for a new center. Players have a five-day window post-Rose Bowl to enter the transfer portal, and while rejoining the original team is possible, it is rare once a scholarship is reallocated.
