The long awaited decision by Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has finally come down, and he has named Julian Sayin the starting quarterback for their highly anticipated week 1 matchup versus No. 1 Texas. The battle between Sayin and former Pierre quarterback Lincoln Kienholz went on much longer than expected, making it seem like both players showed starter capabilities. However, moments ago ESPN reported that Sayin will be the guy for the Buckeyes in their first game.
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 said Kienholz handled the news well and practiced well Monday with good energy.
“He knows in his heart he’s going to play this year,” Day said. “He’s a competitor, I’m sure he wants to play in the first game, but I wouldn’t say he’s discouraged. … The team knows that we’re going to need him, and he knows.”
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