Sports · October 21, 2026
Day: Ohio State planning to be without injured Sayin through postseason

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced that freshman quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury suffered during the team's win over Indiana. While Day declined to provide a specific timeline for recovery, he confirmed the program is planning for Sayin to be unavailable for the remainder of the regular season and the postseason. During the team's upcoming bye week, quarterbacks Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair are expected to receive increased reps as the Buckeyes prepare for their next matchup against USC.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Julian Sayin sustained a shoulder injury during the game against Indiana.
- Ryan Day announced Sayin is out indefinitely.
- Ohio State is planning for Sayin to be unavailable for the rest of the regular season and the postseason.
- The injury occurred following a 19-15 victory over Indiana.
- Ohio State has a bye week before playing USC on October 31.
Reported by only some outlets
- Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair will receive first-team snaps during the bye week.
- Day previously suggested Sayin would miss several weeks before the 'indefinitely' designation.
- The injury is specifically to Sayin's throwing shoulder.
Confirmed
- Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury.
- Ohio State is preparing to play the rest of the season without him.
Reported
- Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair will get first-team snaps this week. (CBS Sports)
- The injury is to Sayin's throwing shoulder. (Fox News)
Rumor
- Sayin's injury could ruin the Buckeyes' season. (Dan Dakich via Outkick/Fox News)
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