# Ohio State football roster and leadership developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ohio-state-football-roster-and-leadership-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-28T21:31:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been managing roster complexities and evaluating quarterback Julian Sayin. Following a season with 3,610 passing yards and 32 touchdowns, Sayin has faced mixed assessments from NFL scouts regarding his physical tools and consistency despite a high completion rate.

By late August, Sayin was elected as one of seven team captains for the upcoming season. Teammates have noted an increase in his vocal leadership and confidence, which coach Day attributed to his improved familiarity with the playbook. Sayin is currently adjusting to a new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, ahead of the season opener against Ball State.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Julian Sayin elected as Ohio State team captain

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has been elected as a team captain, showing increased vocal leadership ahead of the Buckeyes' season opener on September 5.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julian-sayin-elected-as-ohio-state-team-captain

### 2026-08-22: Ohio State football faces roster shifts and quarterback evaluation

Ohio State coach Ryan Day manages roster shifts and evaluates quarterback Julian Sayin, whose NFL draft projections remain divided among scouts despite a productive season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ohio-state-football-faces-roster-shifts-and-quarterback-evaluation

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