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Ohio State Names Julian Sayin Starting QB for Texas Opener

Ryan Day cited Sayin’s late-camp consistency as the reason he edged Lincoln Kienholz for the job.

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Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a pass against the Western Michigan Broncos during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Day announced the decision Aug. 18, setting Sayin for his first start against No. 1 Texas and Arch Manning on Aug. 30 in Columbus (noon ET on FOX).
  • Day called the race close but said Sayin separated himself over the last week; Kienholz is the No. 2 and Ohio State expects to need both quarterbacks.
  • Sayin saw limited action last season, appearing in four games and logging 27 snaps while completing 5 of 12 passes for 84 yards and one touchdown.
  • A former five-star recruit, Sayin initially enrolled at Alabama and transferred to Ohio State after Nick Saban’s retirement.
  • Sayin replaces 2024 starter Will Howard, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised Sayin as an elite, accurate passer.