Who Is Ohio State’s Joey Velazquez? Meet Michigan Transfer Who Crossed Enemy Lines After NCAA Trouble

The Michigan–Ohio State rivalry just got kicked up a few notches. This time, it might even end in a brutal result for the Buckeyes. A groundbreaking development in Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal, however, is charting a new course for the long-standing rivalry. That is courtesy of a risky transfer from Ann Arbor to Columbus.

Ohio State LB Joey Velazquez is being doused in fire by Michigan fans, as court documents reveal that a former Michigan player lied to the NCAA about the sign-stealing scandal. While no player has been officially named, fans are pointing fingers at Velazquez, who transferred to OSU in 2024. Velazquez played baseball and football during his time at Ann Arbor, and is playing his 6th season with the Buckeyes. He is a Columbus native, but also played at Michigan during his prep career.

BREAKING

New evidence has come forward in the Michigan-NCAA investigation, proving that a former Michigan player lied to the NCAA.

This player is suspected to be Ohio State player Joey Velazquez, making him illegible and requiring the vacating of OSU’s National… pic.twitter.com/Il4EKjew0Z

— TillDaddy (@JacobTilley0) September 2, 2025

At OSU, he was also part of the National Championship-winning squad after being on the 2023 Michigan team. Velázquez is suspected of being the source who leaked information about the sign-stealing scandal. Reports say that the Michigan player lied about Chris Partridge’s actions in the scandal, which resulted in the LB coach’s removal from the program. Velazquez is also being accused of sourcing information from Connor Stalions’ computer, which puts his future in serious jeopardy.

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