Ohio State star player is done with the team.

Moments after Ohio State suffered a devastating loss to Miami in the CFP quarterfinals, Jelani Thurman couldn’t wait to leave town.

Thurman plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his reps at Rosenhaus Sports told On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Falling down 14-0 early proved to be their undoing in the 2025 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. After fighting back to get the score to 17-14, Miami would distance itself with a late touchdown.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 287 yards. He also had a touchdown while completing 22-of-35 passes. Jeremiah Smith led the Buckeye receivers with seven catches for 157 yards and a score. It just wasn’t enough.

Following the loss, Jelani Thurman wanted out.

Fans Blast Jelani Thurman For Hitting The Transfer Portal

Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jelani Thurman (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Jelani Thurman could not wait to leave Ohio State. On Wednesday, the Ohio State Buckeyes were eliminated from the playoffs. Immediately after the game, Thurman announced that he was entering the transfer portal.

Most players would at least until the next day or a few days later before making a decision like that.

Fans had a lot to say:

“Bro, the game just ended 😭😭,” one person replied.

“LOL body not even cold yet,” a second person added.

“Wasted no time,” a third fan wrote about Jelani Thurman.

“Dang barely made it to the locker room,” a fourth fan stated.

“Ain’t even get on the bus yet 😭,” one final fan commented.

Ohio State won’t be missing much. Thurman had 13 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns during his time in Columbus. He spent three years at Ohio State, but preserved a redshirt as a true freshman. The Buckeyes have more pressing questions on their hands.

Ryan Day moved quickly to fix the 2026 season when they hired LSU’s Cortez Hankton after Ohio State’s playoff exit. Will it be enough to prevent them from losing like this later this year?

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.