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Ohio State Names Julian Sayin Starting Quarterback for Season Opener

Ryan Day ended a close fall-camp competition by choosing Sayin to start against No. 1 Texas

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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
Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Coach Ryan Day officially announced sophomore Julian Sayin as Ohio State’s Week 1 starter in the Aug. 30 opener
  • Day described the battle with Lincoln Kienholz as close and said Sayin’s consistent play in the final week of camp set him apart
  • Lincoln Kienholz will serve as the primary backup and freshman Tavien St. Clair holds the third-string spot on the depth chart
  • Sayin transferred from Alabama after Nick Saban’s retirement and last season completed 5 of 12 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown over 27 snaps
  • The debut will pit Sayin against Texas quarterback Arch Manning in Columbus and Day indicated he may still deploy multiple quarterbacks during the season