Ohio State coach Ryan Day handed Sayin the job following a spirited competition with junior Lincoln Kienholz and freshman Tavien St. Clair. Sayin, measuring in at 6-foot-1 and 208 pounds, backed up Will Howard last season, mostly appearing in mop-up duty.

Urban Meyer didn’t hold back on Sayin. He praised the 20-year-old quarterback’s ability with “it’s magic when it comes out of his hand.” Meyer stopped short of anointing him, but he conveyed confidence that Sayin has the tools and the mindset to grow into elite territory early in his career.

On Monday, Ohio State named Julian Sayin its starting quarterback for its Week 1 showdown against Texas and QB Arch Manning. During an appearance on The Herd With Colin Cowherd, former OSU head coach Urban Meyer made a bold comparison between Sayin and Manning.

Ryan Day believes Ohio State will still need Lincoln Keinholz despite naming Julian Sayin the starting quarterback.

However, he'll have to do it with a new quarterback. Head coach Ryan Day revealed Alabama Crimson Tide transfer Julian Sayin will be getting the Week 1 start against the Texas Longhorns. During an appearance on "The Triple Option" podcast, Smith was asked ...

On Monday, No. 3 Ohio State named QB Julian Sayin as its starter after winning their quarterback battle coming into this season. However, despite that nod, Joel Klatt expects him to continue to be a work in progress,