Overview

• Ryan Day has withheld a starting quarterback announcement for the opener against Texas and will allow the Sayin-Kienholz competition to play out without a set timetable.
• Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz continue a two-man race as recent scrimmages highlighted strengths and weaknesses in their decision-making and execution.
• Players say constant quarterback rotations are preventing consistent offensive rhythm and the completion of practice drives.
• Projected starting defensive tackle Eddrick Houston has been limited to individual work after a non-contact knee injury sidelined him from full-team drills.
• Texas coach Steve Sarkisian highlighted Ohio State’s switch to Matt Patricia at defensive coordinator and described the season opener as a ‘monster’ strategic test.