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Former Olentangy High School quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer is expected to transfer from Penn State to Virginia Tech, according to a report from Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of CBS Sports on Jan. 5.
Originally a backup to Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar, Grunkemeyer was elevated to QB1 this fall after Allar broke his left ankle and Penn State fired head coach James Franklin, who is now head coach of Virginia Tech.
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Grunkemeyer thanked Nittany Lions fans and said he was "extremely grateful" for his two years at Penn State in a social media post Jan. 4.
Grunkemeyer started seven games for Penn State, passing for 1,234 yards at a 68.9% completion rate with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. He led the Nittany Lions to a 22-10 Pinstripe Bowl victory against Clemson, throwing for 260 yards and two touchdowns.
The Lewis Center native also got the chance to start against his hometown team, falling to Ohio State 38-14 on Nov. 1. Grunkemeyer was never offered by the Buckeyes, but grew up watching Ohio State games.
Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer looks to pass against Ohio State on Nov. 1.
At Olentangy, Grunkemeyer completed 66.3% of his passes for 3,517 yards and 39 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: QB Ethan Grunkemeyer expected to leave Penn State for Virginia Tech | report
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