Ohio State has just a few weeks left before it hosts Texas in the season-opener, and Ryan Day is still trying to pinpoint his starting quarterback. While most assume redshirt freshman Julian Sayin will win the job, Day says the competition is too close to call.
Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Day said Sayin and redshirt sophomore Lincoln Kienholz are in the midst of an intense battle. Neither player has separated himself from the other, and it could be a photo finish as Week 1 approaches.
“They both have had good moments and moments where they’re growing,” Day said. “The competition continues. I will say that I’ve been pleased with the progress. We’re not where we need to be, but if they continue to learn from the mistakes they’re making and continue to grow off the plays that they’re doing well … then it’s gonna go right down to the wire.”
While it may be close now, the hierarchy might take shape soon. Day added that the quarterback competition is in a “critical” stage. He and his coaching staff would like to have more clarity by the end of this week.
“Where it goes here by the end of the week is critical,” Day said. “I think (passing game coordinator Matt Guerrieri) said it’s moving week, like ‘moving day’ in the PGA Tour, so it’s moving week.”
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Author : Austin Nivison
Publish date : 2025-08-07 14:04:00
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