“Julian Sayin will be the starting quarterback against Texas,” Day said bluntly. “It was a close competition. I think both guys we all feel confident can win a game for us. I think Julian separated himself really over the last week with his consistent play.”

Sayin emerges from a fierce competition to lead the reigning national champions in a highly anticipated opener against Texas

While meeting with the media on Monday, Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day named the starting quarterback for the start of the 2025 season.