Ryan Day explains what will decide QB Competition
Ohio State finished its third and final day of open practice Saturday, giving fans and media one more look at the 2025 Buckeyes before their season begins on Aug. 31.
Between the defensive line, quarterback battle and some impressive young players, there has been a lot to watch, so here are some of the biggest takeaways I had from the second and third days of camp.
I thought Lincoln Kienholz was the better quarterback Thursday, but since then, Julian Sayin has been much sharper and had his best day Saturday.
The battle between Sayin, the 2024 five-star prospect, and Kienholz remains close, but the highs for Sayin were much different Saturday. He had a few nice connections to Jeremiah Smith, including one where he looked to be throwing from the right hash to the left side of the field, and Smith made a diving catch.
Sayin had a touchdown throw to Smith in team drills, as well.
Throughout the day, you saw the arm talent that everybody gushed over when Sayin was in high school, but he also has some inconsistencies you’d expect from a player entering his second year of college.
After Sayin’s touchdown throw to Smith, he turned and made a bad read, hitting defensive back Bryce West right in the chest. Though West didn’t catch the ball, it was a reminder that Sayin, though extremely talented, is still young and figuring things out.
