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10/20/26 - QB Julian Sayin, rSo/2029, Ohio State, (DS#4 QB)

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Tuesday night that quarterback Julian Sayin will be out indefinitely after injuring his throwing arm in the fourth quarter Saturday against Indiana. Day did not want to set a timeline for the junior's return, but he left open the possibility that it could be for the rest of the season. "We are putting together a plan for him not being available for the regular season and then also him not being available for the postseason," Day said. "So based on that, if he's not able to return this fall, we're putting a plan together for that as well." The third-ranked Buckeyes (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) are on their bye week after rallying for a 19-15 victory over sixth-ranked Indiana. That gives Day, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and the rest of the coaching staff time to evaluate if Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair is the best option at quarterback going into a pivotal primetime test at No. 16 Southern California on Oct. 31.

Day said Fahey has had the edge the past couple of weeks. The freshman played 10 snaps against the Hoosiers and went 0 for 2. Fahey has played three games this season and is 9 of 13 for 203 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. St. Clair, a sophomore, has played two games and is 5 of 7 for 52 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. "Luke has been ahead of Tavian, but now that there is a bye week these guys are going to get plenty of reps," Day said. "We're going to play the guy that gives us the best chance to win. Based on what we've seen in practice the last month, now we have to come up for air and come up with a plan. We're going to need them to win a championship. It's been done before, and it's a challenge to them and the team to pick up the slack for losing Julian." - AP College Football

(DS#4 QB) rSo/2029