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Ohio State's QB Competition Between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz Remains Too Close to Call

COLUMBUS, OHIO, AUG 5 – Ohio State coach Ryan Day says Sayin and Kienholz have shown growth and good moments in a tight competition to replace NFL-bound Will Howard for the 2025 starting QB role.

  • On Tuesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said the quarterback competition remains open, with both contenders still eligible to start against Texas on August 30.
  • After their championship, Ohio State lost quarterback Will Howard to the NFL, and Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz are competing to replace him, Day said.
  • During critical 11-on-11 drills, Sayin completed all his passes with the first team, including a sharp third-and-4 connection to Jeremiah Smith.
  • But on Tuesday, Ryan Day sounded less certain about naming a starter, even as Julian Sayin appears to have momentum, with no decision made yet.
  • As camp progresses, Ryan Day compared this week to a golf tournament’s 'moving day,' urging players to define their identity, while Billy Fessler emphasizes consistency in third down and red zone scenarios.
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Ohio State's QB competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz remains too close to call

Ohio State's quarterback competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz remains close after the first week of preseason practices.

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