Ohio State prepares for USC without quarterback Julian Sayin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face USC on October 31 without starting quarterback Julian Sayin, who is sidelined due to an injury sustained against Indiana on October 17. In his absence, the team has two backup options: true freshman Luke Fahey and redshirt freshman Tavien St. Clair. Head coach Nick Saban advised the new starter not to feel pressure to heroically win the game, emphasizing efficiency and decision-making as key. Ohio State enters the matchup with a 6–1 record, while USC is 6–2, setting the stage for a crucial contest at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
- •Julian Sayin is out indefinitely due to injury.
- •Nick Saban advises backups to play effectively against USC.
- •Ohio State has a 6–1 record entering the game.
- •USC holds a 6–2 record heading into the matchup.
- •Game set for Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31.
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"The Ohio State Buckeyes face a quarterback change ahead of their USC matchup after Julian Sayin suffered an injury against Indiana. With two backups available to replace him, Nick Saban has shared what the Buckeyes need from their next starting quarterback. Nick Saban’s advice for Ohio State’s backup against USC Nick Saban has shared his […] The post Nick Saban Explains Why Ohio State’s Backup Quarterback Doesn’t Need to Be a Hero vs. USC appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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