Ohio State quarterback Joe Burrow announced his decision to transfer on Tuesday.

Burrow, a graduate transfer who battled for the starting job left by J.T. Barrett in the spring, announced his decision on Twitter. He will be immediately eligible to play in 2018.

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After weeks of struggling with this decision, I have decided to leave Ohio State and explore other options. My teammates and coaches all know the love I feel for them. I will decide where I will play next year in the coming weeks. — Joey Burrow (@Joe_Burrow10) May 8, 2018

Burrow's decision knocks the quarterback battle down to two for Ohio State with redshirt-sophomore Dwayne Haskins and redshirt-freshman Tate Martell.

Burrow, a former Ohio Mr. Football, served as Barrett's primary backup in 2016 but fell behind the depth chart after suffering a broken hand in fall camp in 2017. He played well in the 2018 spring game on April 14 with 238 yards and two touchdowns — and addressed his feelings on the quarterback battle.

"Well I came here to play," Burrow said after the game. "I didn't come here to sit on the bench for four years. I know I'm a pretty good quarterback. I want to play somewhere."