Julian Sayin is next on that list as Ohio State’s recently named starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Here’s everything you need to know about the sophomore under center. Sayin is from Carlsbad, California — located about 35 miles north of San Diego. He attended Carlsbad High School where he played under coach Thadd MacNeal.

Ohio State’s newest starting quarterback, Julian Sayin, took an interesting path to Columbus. Sayin was the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2024 and originally committed to Nick Saban and Alabama. He enrolled at Alabama but transferred to Ohio State after Saban announced his retirement.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was named the Buckeyes starter before the marquee matchup with No. 1 Texas to open the 2025 season.

Ohio State football has its next quarterback, as coach Ryan Day named redshirt freshman Julian Sayin the starter for its Week 1 game against Texas. Sayin is being thrown into quite the matchup for his first career start,

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.

Julian Sayin has officially been named Ohio State's starting quarterback ahead of the 2025 regular season. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced on Monday afternoon, August 18 that the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback,