Ohio State QB Julian Sayin to miss 'several weeks' after suffering injury in win vs. Indiana
Quick Look
- 4 Ohio State defeated No.
- 5 Indiana 19-15 on the road, but quarterback Julian Sayin left the game late in the fourth quarter with a right arm injury and will be out for several weeks.
- The Buckeyes will turn to freshman Luke Fahey as they pursue a College Football Playoff berth amid a challenging upcoming schedule.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Ohio State entered the game ranked No. 4 with a 5-1 record, seeking to strengthen its College Football Playoff resume with a road win over No. 5 Indiana.
No. 4 Ohio State picked up a huge 19-15 win on the road over No. 5 Indiana on Saturday, but late in the fourth quarter the Buckeyes saw quarterback Julian Sayin leave the field after taking a big hit and return wearing a sling on his right arm.
After the game, Ryan Day did not provide specific details on what injury Sayin sustained, but told reporters that Sayin will be out for "several weeks." The Buckeyes offense will turn to freshman backup Luke Fahey, who was 0-for-2 passing the ball after Sayin's injury. The Buckeyes also have sophomore quarterbacks Tavien St. Clair and Kolton Stover on the roster.
The win over Indiana improves Ohio State to 6-1 on the season and provides them some needed cushion in the chase for a College Football Playoff berth. The Buckeyes have a well-timed bye week next week, but then face a challenging stretch of the schedule, starting on the road against No. 19 USC on Oct. 31, before hosting Oregon and No. 25 Northwestern the following weeks.
If the Buckeyes are going to contend for a national championship, they will need Sayin back in the lineup, but they will look to lean on a dominant defense and an improved rushing attack from last year to lead the way in his absence.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ohio State will turn to Luke Fahey as starting quarterback for the next several weeks
Very likely · Within weeks
Ohio State will rely on its defense and rushing attack to compensate for Sayin's absence
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the specific nature of Julian Sayin's injury?
- When exactly will Sayin be able to return to play?
- How effective will Luke Fahey be as the starting quarterback in Sayin's absence?
