Ohio State defeated Indiana in Bloomington last Saturday, getting revenge for the 2025 Big Ten championship game. But the Buckeyes might have bigger problems after starting quarterback Julian Sayin was injured.
Sayin — who entered Week 7 tied for fourth with 17 passing touchdowns this season and ranked sixth among FBS quarterbacks with 1,772 passing yards — left the field and went to the locker room with about eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
On Tuesday, three days removed from the game, head coach Ryan Day provided an update that Sayin is “out indefinitely,” and Ohio State’s reportedly planning for the scenario where he misses the rest of the season and postseason.
How Did Ohio State Starting QB Julian Sayin Get Hurt?
In the fourth quarter against Indiana in Bloomington, the Hoosiers sacked Sayin on first-and-10 from Indiana’s 38-yard line. He fumbled the ball, and it was recovered by the Buckeyes. But it appears Sayin was injured on this play.
When Sayin left the game, he had completed 15-of-29 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions against the Hoosiers.
Did Julian Sayin Return To The Game Against Indiana?
Sayin left the game in the middle of the fourth quarter, and while he didn’t return to action, he was back on the field for the end of the game. When he came back out of the locker room, he had his throwing arm (right) in a sling.
What Did Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Say About Julian Sayin’s Injury?
Following the Buckeyes’ 19-15 road win over Indiana, FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft asked Ohio State coach Ryan Day if he had an update about Sayin’s injury.
“I don’t have [an update] now “Day Taft said.” Obviously, it was a big hit for us, but the rest of the team picked it up for us.”
In a press conference held after the game, the coach offered an additional nod to Sayin. As reported by our Ben Portnoy, Day expects Sayin to be out for two weeks.
Three days later, Day addressed the media with a further update;
“We are not going to put any time on his recovery, but indefinitely,” said the day. “From the nature of the injury, we have made a plan for him, so that he will not be available at his time, and also, who is not important at the time.”
Who Is Ohio State’s Quarterback?
When Sayin Indiana left the game in the fourth quarter, true freshman quarterback Luke Fahey replaced him as a top-5 matchup was on the line. Fahey was a three-star recruit, according to the 24/7 Sports composite ratings, from Mission Viejo, California.
Saturday’s Week 7 game was the third game Fahey has played in so far this season, with Ohio State winning against Ball State and Kent in September. On the year, he finished with ninety-six yards as many yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.
What Is Ohio State’s Remaining Schedule?
After beating Indiana on Saturday, the Buckeyes are now 6-1 since their loss against Texas. Ohio State is due to face off in Week 8, and will then travel to Southern California to take on USC.
Here’s a look at the rest of Ohio State’s regular season schedule:
- Saturday, October 31: at USC
- Saturday, November 7: vs. Oregon
- Saturday, November 14: vs. Northwestern
- Saturday, November 21: at Nebraska
- Saturday, November 28: vs. Michigan