Ohio State sticks with freshman QB Luke Fahey to start vs Oregon
The gist
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said freshman Luke Fahey will start at quarterback against No. 23 Oregon Saturday.
Fahey's first home start comes with the Buckeyes' Playoff hopes on the line.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026Starter Julian Sayin injured his right (throwing) shoulder in the fourth quarter at Indiana; Fahey replaced him in a 19-15 win.
- Oct 18, 2026Coach Ryan Day said Sayin would miss several weeks, putting Fahey in position to potentially start.
- Oct 31, 2026Fahey made his first career start at USC, completing 21 of 38 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown without an interception; Ohio State lost 30-18.
Key terms
- true freshman
- A delay of a college athlete's participation to extend their period of eligibility.
- three-star recruit
- A high rating given to a top high school athlete in college recruiting, indicating high expectations.
- Heisman finalist
- An annual award given since 1935 to the top player in American college football.
Source: Wikipedia