Ryan Day Clear on What He Needs From QBs Vying to Replace Will Howard
FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 31 – Ryan Day assesses three young quarterbacks to fill the role left by Will Howard, focusing on leadership qualities beyond arm talent during 2025 fall camp at Ohio State.
- Head Coach Ryan Day began evaluating Ohio State's quarterback room after Thursday's first practice, following Will Howard's departure.
- Following Howard's title run, Ohio State's football program benefited from his leadership and throwing for 4,010 yards and 35 touchdowns, Ryan Day said.
- Three former blue-chip recruits—Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair—compete for the starting role, with Kienholz and Sayin combining for 34 pass attempts.
- Evaluating leadership and decision-making, Ryan Day stresses, `Ultimately, as a quarterback, third down, red zone and two minute is where you make your money` and emphasizes the importance of teammates believing in their leader.
- As the season approaches, Ryan Day knows a starter must be chosen soon before the Aug. 30 matchup against Texas, preparing as if more than one quarterback may be needed.
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day clear on what he needs from quarterbacks vying to replace Will Howard
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It's crystal: Ohio State's Day makes clear what he wants from competing QBs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State coach Ryan Day hasn't named a starter at quarterback yet but he did go into some detail Thursday about what he will be looking for as Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin compete to replace Will…
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