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Analyst names Ohio State backup QB Tavien St. Clair a future star

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Analyst names Ohio State backup QB Tavien St. Clair a future star

Summary

Ohio State backup quarterback Tavien St. Clair is being touted as a future star in college football by analyst Cody Nagel. Currently a redshirt freshman, St. Clair has limited college experience, logging just 12 snaps in his first season. With Julian Sayin returning as the starter for the 2026 season and expected to declare for the NFL Draft afterward, St. Clair is anticipated to take over as the starting quarterback in 2027. His background includes a standout performance in high school, where he threw for over 10,000 yards and 104 touchdowns.

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Key Details

•Tavien St. Clair is currently the backup quarterback for Ohio State.
•Julian Sayin is the established starter for the 2026 season.
•St. Clair is viewed as Ohio State's next potential star quarterback.
•He had an impressive high school career, throwing over 10,000 yards.
•The plan is for St. Clair to start in 2027, depending on Sayin's performance.

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5:43 PMYahoo Sports — College Football Analyst Thinks Ohio State Buckeyes QB Tavien St. Clair is Next College Football Star

What they're saying

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A season ago, the Ohio State Buckeyes had a quarterback competition between Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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