Ohio State’s star quarterback Julian Sayin will miss the rest of the regular season, coach Ryan Day confirmed on Thursday.
Key points
- Julian Sayin’s arm injury will keep him out for the remainder of the regular season.
- Luke Fahey is slated to start the next four games, beginning with Oregon.
- Ohio State’s playoff hopes now hinge on the performance of its backup quarterbacks.
On his Thursday radio show, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day gave an update on quarterback Julian Sayin’s right‑arm injury, which occurred during the Buckeyes’ 19‑15 win at Indiana on Oct. 17. Day said the injury is healing but will not allow Sayin to return next week or next month, adding that it will take “some time” before he is cleared to play again.
Sayin was seen on Saturday ahead of the Buckeyes’ game against Oregon without a sling, confirming that his arm is no longer in a cast. However, Day’s comments indicate that the quarterback will not be back for any of the four remaining regular‑season games – Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska and arch‑rival Michigan – scheduled between Nov. 7 and Nov. 28.
Coach Day outlines timeline for Sayin's recovery
True freshman Luke Fahey, who stepped in for Sayin against Indiana and started the loss to USC, will start Saturday’s home game against Oregon, according to Day. Redshirt freshman Tavien St. Clair remains the team’s backup quarterback.
Sayin finished the season with a 68.2 % completion rate, 2,007 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and four interceptions over six games. Ohio State, currently No. 12, is the first team out of the College Football Playoff field, which begins Dec. 18‑19.
Reader questions
When is Julian Sayin expected to return to play?
Coach Ryan Day said the injury will not allow Sayin to return next week or next month and that it will take “some time,” indicating he will miss the rest of the regular season.
Who will be the starting quarterback for Ohio State while Sayin recovers?
True freshman Luke Fahey will start the upcoming games, with redshirt freshman Tavien St. Clair listed as the backup.
Source: bleacherreport.com
