Quarterback Gunnar Hoak is transferring to Ohio State from Kentucky, Bucknuts has learned from a source.

Later on Saturday night, Hoak confirmed Bucknuts' information on with a message on his Twitter account with the caption "Coming home!!" with the m's as X's.

"I would like to formally announce that I am excited to accept an offer to continue my football and academic careers at THE Ohio State University. Ever since I was born at OSU hospital, some aspect of my life has always involved scarlet and gray. I've heard my Dad's football stories with Coach Bruce, I've seen my Uncle coach countless Buckeye games in The 'Shoe, and watched my cousin win a National Championship. And while I have gained so much experience during my time in Lexington, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to continue a family legacy. I would like to sincerely thank Coach Hinshaw, Coach Gran and Coach Stoops for the chance to be a part of Big Blue Nation and earn a degree from an institution as respected as the University of Kentucky. To my teammates and the fans, I'll never forget the rush of coming out of the tunnel each week and being a part of taking the program to new heights. I was Kentucky nothing but the best! To my parents, my girlfriend and my family, thank you for always supporting me no matter the circumstances. This weekend, I'm looking forward to walking across the stage at graduation to get my degree and then... I'm coming! #GoBucks #ColumbusBound"

Hoak, a product of Dublin (Ohio) Coffman, will have two seasons of eligibility remaining, and will be eligible immediately for the Buckeyes in 2019 as a graduate transfer. Hoak is expected to compete with sophomore Justin Fields for Ohio State's starting quarterback position. Fifth-year senior Chris Chugunov is also a scholarship quarterback on OSU's roster.

The need to add Hoak came following spring practice when redshirt freshman quarterback Matthew Baldwin announced he was transferring from the Buckeyes. This left the Scarlet and Gray with only two scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, two fewer than head coach Ryan Day would prefer. Adding Hoak provides Ohio State with the quality depth the Buckeyes need heading into the 2019 season.

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The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Hoak was ranked as the No. 40 pro-style QB in the country in the 2016 class, per the 247Sports Composite. Hoak's father played at Ohio State as a walk-on. Furthermore, Hoak's uncle is Fred Pagac, OSU's outstanding defensive coordinator during the mid-late John Cooper era.