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Ohio State found its starting quarterback Saturday, but can the relatively vertically-challenged Julian Sayin find his receivers over the giants in front of him? Let’s discuss.
But first a spring game recap. For weeks, we have been hearing (and seeing during some limited access) that the Buckeyes’ starting QB job is up for grabs. Whether true or not, Sayin, the second-year quarterback with the quick release, did most of the grabbing in the annual glorified scrimmage in Ohio Stadium.
The 6-footer – he is listed at 6-1 but after standing next to him … it’s a stretch – completed 17 of 24 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown. He also led a second TD drive. Lincoln Kienholz’s numbers were not bad. He was 12 of 18 for 158 yards and two TDs, but Sayin came out well ahead in the eye test.
Sayin’s ability to stand his ground in the pocket and deliver on-the-money passes to all areas of the field put him ahead of Kienholz in the pecking order. The backup’s backup, at least as of now, Tavien St. Clair was 11 of 15 for 116 yards, a touchdown and two “I’m only a true freshman” interceptions.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day is not ready to name a starter, and won’t be until the weeks leading to the Aug. 30 opener against Texas in the Shoe. Two reasons for his wait-and-see approach: 1. There is an entire summer of workouts and fall camp to analyze; and 2. Why name a starter before the transfer portal opens Wednesday and risk having your backup bolt for another school?
Did Julian Sayin win OSU’s starting QB job?
But Sayin is the guy. Bank it. And mark it down as the perfect scenario for OSU, which found its worthy starter to go with a capable backup. I’m not sure how comfortable Day is, if the season began this week, with Kienholz being one play away from taking the field, but the QB position feels more secure…
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