Why Ryan Day Is Comparing Ohio State’s Quarterback Battle to One that Once Reshaped College Football

Why Ryan Day is comparing Ohio State’s quarterback battle to one that once reshaped college football

Ohio State coach Ryan Day says the 2025 quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz reminds him of the 2018 Dwayne Haskins–Joe Burrow race. Here’s why the comparison matters.

Football: Key Competitions Continue in Camp

(Left) Lincoln Kienholz prepares to make a pass (right) Julian Sayin runs with the ballCredit: Sandra Fu | Managing Photo Editor As fall camp winds down, the Buckeyes have their sights set on their Aug. 30 showdown with Texas. But before Ohio State can dive fully into game-planning mode, multiple position battles remain unsettled. Head coach Ryan Day stressed the importance of this week of practice, with several depth chart spots still up for gr…

Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin Provide Parallels to Joe Burrow, Dwayne Haskins in Ryan Day's Eyes

No two quarterback competitions are the same. But when asked which one he’s overseen reminds him of this year’s battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz, Ryan Day had an answer ready. “With Dwayne (Haskins) and Joe (Burrow), it was similar just in terms of the skill sets and their makeups,” Day said. “And so it's interesting to see those two guys compete with each other. Nothing is exactly the same. But it's similar in certain ways. Bu…