Can Ohio State's Offense Survive Without Julian Sayin Against USC?

On October 30, 2026, Ohio State coach Ryan Day had not named a starting quarterback for Saturday’s road game against USC, with Julian Sayin sidelined and freshmen Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair competing for the role. Day said the offense would largely remain unchanged, while the Buckeyes would rely on their running backs to support the inexperienced quarterback.