Houston Cougars quarterback John O'Korn (5) smiles after watching the second string score against the Grambling State Tigers in the second half on September 6, 2014 at John O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX. (Photo: Thomas B. Shea/For the Chronicle)
Photo: Thomas B. Shea, Freelance

Former University of Houston quarterback John O'Korn posted Thursday on Twitter that he will transfer to Michigan.

O'Korn, a true sophomore who spent parts of two seasons as UH's starting quarterback, must sit out next season per NCAA transfer rules and will have two years of eligibility remaining.

The Chronicle reported earlier this month that Michigan and new coach Jim Harbaugh had expressed interest in O'Korn.

As a freshman in 2013, O'Korn threw for 28 touchdowns and more than 3,000 yards to earn Rookie of the Year honors in the American Athletic Conference.

He struggled with turnovers early last season and was eventually benched in favor of Greg Ward Jr. for the final seven games of the season.
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