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Julian Sayin Won Ohio State’s Starting Quarterback Job With Consistency, Decision-Making and Ability to Read Defenses

Ryan Day started to see the separation he was seeking in Ohio State’s starting quarterback competition early last week.

By the end of the week, Day made the decision that most expected he would ultimately make all offseason: Julian Sayin will be Ohio State’s starting quarterback for the season opener against Texas.

“I just started to see some throws and some anticipation. There was a couple reps where the rush was getting to him; in those moments, you have to make quick decisions … either throw it away or find a way to put it in a spot, even if it's a checkdown or something like that, I saw some of those things going on.