Head coach Ryan Day named Julian Sayin as the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday. STORY: https://www.10tv.com/article/sports/football/ohio-state-football/julian-sayin-ohio-state-starting-quarterback/530-c5fdebca-d1fa-4261-943b-88f5a16d1aca Over the course of fall camp, Sayin has shown better arm strength and ultimately earned Day's trust to lead an Ohio State team looking to repeat as national champions. Sayin originally committed to Alabama as the top-rated quarterback in the Class of 2024 and was taking classes when Nick Saban retired. Sayin then entered the transfer portal last spring and came to Ohio State. He played in four games, including the CFP first-round contest against Tennessee, and was 5 for 12 for 84 yards and one touchdown while taking 27 snaps. The sophomore was seen as a slight favorite heading into fall camp to get the starting job. “I feel like I'm developing in my footwork accuracy and mechanics. It’s just all about building confidence. You make a great play, you start to build that confidence,” Sayin said last week. At the start of fall camp, Day said he was looking for someone that can make routine plays on a consistent basis, have command of the offense and make great decisions. Sayin will make his starting debut against Texas at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30.