Ohio State adjusts to quarterback injury ahead of USC matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Ohio State's starting quarterback Julian Sayin will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Sayin was injured during a recent victory over Indiana, having thrown for nearly 1,800 yards and 17 touchdowns this year. Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair are set to step in as replacements. The team is on a bye week, allowing extra time for adjustment before facing USC. Jeremiah Smith remains crucial to the Buckeyes’ offense, leading NCAA receivers with 12 touchdowns.
- •Julian Sayin out for the rest of the season with an injury.
- •Luke Fahey to likely start as the new quarterback.
- •Ohio State has a bye week before facing USC.
- •Jeremiah Smith leads the NCAA with 12 touchdown receptions.
- •Sayin was a Heisman finalist last season.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State Can – And Will – Make College Football Playoff Despite Injury
"Ohio State has enough talent around any quarterback to still contend for the national championship. Ohio State football is bigger […]
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