ESPN.com · Aug 18, 2025
Ohio State names second-year player Julian Sayin starting QB
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Ohio State has named second-year player Julian Sayin as its starting quarterback for its highly anticipated season opener against No. 1 Texas at Ohio Stadium.
Coach Ryan Day on Monday announced the decision, noting that Sayin won a close competition against junior Lincoln Kienholz but "separated himself, really, over the last week with his consistent play." Sayin, the nation's No. 9 recruit and top prospect from California in 2024, signed with Alabama but transferred to Ohio State following coach Nick Saban's retirement.
Day met with the quarterbacks Monday morning to inform them of the decision.
