Ohio State names Julian Sayin starting quarterback for Texas game

The Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday named Julian Sayin the starting quarterback for its first game of the 2025 season against the Texas Longhorns.

The defending national champions begin their title defense against Texas on Aug. 30 – a game that can be seen on FOX. Texas will have Arch Manning as its starter for the game.

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said Sayin was more consistent in the competition with Lincoln Kienholz and that there had been some separation between the two players in the last week.

"It was a close competition. I think both guys we all feel confident can win a game for us. I feel like our guys ar...