Kienholz Tops Day 1 Drills as Ohio State’s QB1 Decision Remains Pending
Coach Ryan Day will use several more padded practices to evaluate huddle command before naming a starter
Overview
- Lincoln Kienholz led Day 1 competitive throws with 15-of-19 passes including a touchdown
- Julian Sayin remains widely projected as the starter based on spring game showings despite posting 9-of-14 throws with one interception on Day 1
- Day characterized a no-pad session as inconclusive and said he’ll need four to five more practices to form a clear decision
- He emphasized that the eventual QB1 must make routine plays, command the huddle and deliver in third-down and two-minute situations
- True freshman Tavien St. Clair showed marked growth since spring drills but currently occupies the QB3 role