Former five-star QB Julian Sayin, who transferred from Alabama to Ohio State, will start in Week 1. Michael Cohen explains how this highlights the sport's unyielding pressure to win now.

Julian Sayin will be Ohio State’s starting quarterback when the No. 3 Buckeyes open the season against top-ranked Texas on Aug. 30, coach Ryan Day announced Monday.

Julian Sayin is next on that list as Ohio State’s recently named starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Here’s everything you need to know about the sophomore under center. Sayin is from Carlsbad, California — located about 35 miles north of San Diego. He attended Carlsbad High School where he played under coach Thadd MacNeal.