COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sophomore Julian Sayin will be Ohio State football’s starting quarterback vs. Texas, coach Ryan Day announced Monday. The decision came from Day after Sayin spent the offseason battling junior Lincoln Kienholz for the title of QB1.

Texas football star Colin Simmons seems to be feeling good about Ohio State naming Julian Sayin its starting QB.

Ohio State's secondary coaches are confident they have enough players to fill spots left by graduations from their 2024 national championship defense.

Texas' 2005 title run started in Columbus, where Arch Manning and the Longhorns look to build a new legacy in '25.

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Will Ryan Day name a starting quarterback? Day, assistant coaches speak to media after practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Actor Matthew McConaughey reacts on the field prior to the Playoff First Round Game between the Clemson Tigers and Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

Ohio State will enter the 2025 college football season with high expectations, both internally and externally.

With new quarterback Arch Manning at the helm, Texas faces one of the most challenging road schedules in recent memory, The Horns open at Ohio State then later play no home games in October.