# Julian Sayin injury and Ohio State quarterback transition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/julian-sayin-injury-and-ohio-state-quarterback-transition > Updated: 2026-10-24T00:59:50.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin sustained an arm injury during a 19-15 victory over Indiana. Head coach Ryan Day indicated that Sayin will “probably be out several weeks,” though a specific diagnosis for the shoulder or elbow has not been released. Following the injury, the Buckeyes face uncertainty at the quarterback position. Freshman Luke Fahey is expected to take over the starting role. Fahey, who previously played for Mission Viejo High School, will use the team’s upcoming bye week to prepare for high-stakes matchups against USC and Oregon. Since the initial report, Ryan Day has announced that Sayin is ruled out indefinitely. The coaching staff is now preparing for the possibility that Sayin will miss the remainder of the regular season and potentially the College Football Playoff. Before his injury, Sayin had recorded 2,007 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. While Fahey remains the primary replacement, the coaching staff intends to use the bye week to provide significant repetitions to both Fahey and former five-star recruit Tavien St. Clair. This decision has drawn scrutiny from former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer, who has publicly questioned the choice to favor Fahey over St. Clair. In response to the backlash regarding the selection, Day announced that Fahey and St. Clair will split first-team repetitions during the bye week to prepare for the October 31 matchup against USC. Amidst the scrutiny, Ryan Porter, CEO of QB Cavalry and a trainer who has worked with Fahey since eighth grade, expressed strong confidence in the freshman, claiming Fahey possesses the talent to become a major star for the program. As the team approaches its upcoming schedule, analysts note that the decision regarding the starting role rests between Fahey and St. Clair. While St. ## Claims - Julian Sayin is out indefinitely due to a right-arm injury. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sayin was injured during Ohio State’s game against Indiana. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Luke Fahey is the primary backup quarterback for Ohio State. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ohio State is preparing plans for Sayin to miss the regular season and potentially the postseason. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sayin had 2,007 passing yards and 19 touchdowns prior to the injury. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Urban Meyer questioned the decision not to use Tavien St. Clair as quarterback. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Ohio State faces quarterback uncertainty following Julian Sayin injury Ohio State faces a quarterback crisis after Julian Sayin suffered an elbow injury, leaving Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair to compete for the starting role. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ohio-state-faces-quarterback-uncertainty-following-julian-sayin-injury-1 ### 2026-10-19: Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin sidelined indefinitely Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with a throwing arm injury, forcing a competition between freshmen Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair to lead the Buckeyes' offense. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ohio-state-qb-julian-sayin-ruled-out-indefinitely-due-to-injury ### 2026-10-17: Julian Sayin expected to miss several weeks with arm injury Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is expected to miss several weeks due to a right arm injury sustained during a win against Indiana. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julian-sayin-expected-to-miss-several-weeks-with-arm-injury --- Cite as: Julian Sayin injury and Ohio State quarterback transition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/julian-sayin-injury-and-ohio-state-quarterback-transition