The biggest question facing the Ohio State football program heading into the 2025 season is how the team will handle its quarterback battle. Head coach Ryan Day and his staff return one of the most talented rosters in the country following their 2025 national championship, but the QB decision could ultimately determine whether the Buckeyes repeat their success.
College football insider Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports recently shared what he’s hearing about the competition’s current state.
> “Based on what I’ve heard throughout fall camp, it seems like Julian Sayin continues to trend toward winning this job,” Zenitz reported. “The feedback was good on the Class of 2024 five-star recruit coming out of the spring, and it sounds like he’s been the better of the two quarterbacks during fall camp compared to junior Lincoln Kienholz.”
Zenitz also noted when Day might name his starter:
> “Both quarterbacks have worked with the first team throughout fall camp, but a source told CBS Sports this week that they expect Day will likely make a decision after the Buckeyes’ scrimmage this weekend. That source would be surprised at this point if Sayin isn’t the choice.”
A pivotal call for Ryan Day
Last season, Ohio State football was guided by quarterback Will Howard, a transfer who shook off a rocky start to help deliver the Buckeyes’ first national championship in 10 years.
Howard benefited from an elite receiving corps, headlined by standout freshman Jeremiah Smith and first-round NFL Draft pick Emeka Egbuka. Smith returns in 2025, giving Ohio State’s next starting quarterback a premier weapon right out of the gate.
The Buckeyes open their title defense on August 30 against the Texas Longhorns.
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