John O’Korn is predicted to wind up at either Syracuse or Wisconsin, according to the Houston Chronicle. | File photo/The Cougar

The Cougars’ former starting quarterback John O’Korn has been approved to transfer and will not return to UH next season, according to the University.

The news comes on the heels of a rough season for O’Korn, whose starting position was replaced by Greg Ward Jr. with seven games left in the season. O’Korn announced his departure via Twitter Saturday night, thanking fans for making his time at UH “a memorable one.”

THANK YOU to everyone who made my time at the University of Houston a memorable one. I'll never forget my time as a Cougar!

— John O'Korn (@JohnOKorn) January 18, 2015

The Houston Chronicle reported that O’Korn has been approved to visit four schools- Texas Christian University, the University of Texas at Austin, University of Florida and the University of Wisconsin.

O’Korn’s departure follows an overhaul of UH’s football program, with the firing of Tony Levine and his replacement by former Ohio State University offensive coordinator Tom Herman. Todd Orlando has replaced former defensive coordinator David Gibbs, who accepted an offer at Texas Tech University.

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