Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin out indefinitely with throwing-arm injury
The gist
Ohio State QB Julian Sayin is out indefinitely after injuring his throwing arm in an October win at Indiana.
His absence leaves the No. 12 Buckeyes leaning on a freshman QB in their playoff push.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026Sayin injures his throwing arm in the fourth quarter of Ohio State's 19-15 win at Indiana when Mario Landino sacks him and pins his right arm; he leaves in a sling.
- Oct 20, 2026Coach Ryan Day announces Sayin is out indefinitely and says Ohio State is preparing to be without him through the regular season and postseason.
- Oct 31, 2026Ohio State loses 30-18 at USC with freshman Luke Fahey starting at quarterback; Fahey completes 21 of 38 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown.
Key terms
- redshirt sophomore
- A delay of a college athlete's participation to extend their period of eligibility.
- Heisman finalist
- An annual award given since 1935 to the top player in American college football.
- College Football Playoff
- An annual single-elimination tournament determining the national champion of NCAA Division I FBS college football.
Source: Wikipedia