The Oklahoma Sooner’s six-foot running back Trey Sermon has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer.
While there’s no confirmed reports on where he’s heading quite yet, Sermon will likely take his time to pick his next football home. Columbus will certainly be an option for the stud back. In fact, there’s sources that say Sermon is fixing his gaze towards Ohio State.
And there’s good reason. It could be a perfect fit.
Losing J.K. Dobbins after a record-setting season, Sermon could come in and either lead the team’s backfield or be a strong second option to Master Teague, who was ruled out for the rest of spring with an Achilles injury before spring itself was ruled out.
Ohio State and Sermon are just a good fit because the Buckeyes need running back depth. Sermon would come in after three collegiate seasons with the Sooners and provide not only an extra body, but one that could make a huge difference in the running game.
His best season was, by far, 2018, and he lost most of last year to injury.
Nearing 1,000 yards with a 5.8-yard average, Sermon had the most carries from the team’s backfield, a roster that also included Kyler Murray and Kennedy Brooks. All three secured three digits in total carries.
The 12-2 Sooners thrived with Sermon and Murray leading the way. The style of play that Murray played with at the collegiate level mirrors that of the dual-threat Justin Fields.
Combine all the similarities, and it’s clear that Ohio State could use Sermon to give their backfield both depth and competition as they enter what should be another terrific season in 2020.
