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“Julian Sayin will be the starting quarterback against Texas,” Day said bluntly. “It was a close competition. I think both guys we all feel confident can win a game for us. I think Julian separated himself really over the last week with his consistent play.”

While meeting with the media on Monday, Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day named the starting quarterback for the start of the 2025 season.