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QB Battle at Ohio State Remains Tied as Fall Camp Enters 'Moving Week'

Ryan Day plans to delay naming his starter, drilling situational consistency to forge an offensive identity by the season opener.

Head Football Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes is seen during warmups before a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses the team during football training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 1, 2025.

Overview

  • Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz share just 34 career pass attempts and 90 snaps, underscoring their limited collegiate experience.
  • Day says the daily high-intensity competition keeps players on edge and drives steady improvement across the roster.
  • Coaches have ramped up third-down and short-yardage drills during ‘moving week’ to clarify the Buckeyes’ offensive approach.
  • True freshman Tavien St. Clair continues receiving reps as staff gauges depth and long-term upside at quarterback.
  • Lincoln Kienholz earned an Iron Buckeye award for his leadership in summer workouts while Sayin has impressed with accuracy and quick decision-making.