Urban Meyer didn’t hold back on Sayin. He praised the 20-year-old quarterback’s ability with “it’s magic when it comes out of his hand.” Meyer stopped short of anointing him, but he conveyed confidence that Sayin has the tools and the mindset to grow into elite territory early in his career.

Julian Sayin is next on that list as Ohio State’s recently named starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Here’s everything you need to know about the sophomore under center. Sayin is from Carlsbad, California — located about 35 miles north of San Diego. He attended Carlsbad High School where he played under coach Thadd MacNeal.

Former five-star QB Julian Sayin, who transferred from Alabama to Ohio State, will start in Week 1. Michael Cohen explains how this highlights the sport's unyielding pressure to win now.

The backup quarterback of the Ohio State Buckeyes reveals his mindset after losing the starting job to Julian Sayin.

With Ryan Day recently naming redshirt freshman Julian Sayin the starting QB for the Buckeyes what does this 2025 season look in Columbus?

He committed to Ohio State in January 2024, less than a week after entering the portal. Sayin served as the backup to Will Howard, who led the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff national championship. Sayin completed 5 of 12 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown in four games of action.

Ohio State football has its next quarterback, as coach Ryan Day named redshirt freshman Julian Sayin the starter for its Week 1 game against Texas.

Julian Sayin, a five-star recruit who originally signed with Alabama, beat out Lincoln Kienholz for Ohio State's starting QB job.

However, he'll have to do it with a new quarterback. Head coach Ryan Day revealed Alabama Crimson Tide transfer Julian Sayin will be getting the Week 1 start against the Texas Longhorns. During an appearance on "The Triple Option" podcast, Smith was asked by Fox Sports studio host Rob Stone what he expects and thinks of Sayin.

Ryan Day announced on Monday that redshirt freshman Julian Sayin would be the starting quarterback for Ohio State in the 2025 season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Julian Sayin has been considered the heavy favorite to be Ohio State’s next starting quarterback since transferring from Alabama. Now that head coach Ryan Day has made it official, his real challenge begins.

Julian Sayin has officially been named Ohio State's starting quarterback ahead of the 2025 regular season. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced on Monday afternoon, August 18 that the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback,