Ohio State is reeling after starting quarterback Julian Sayin went down with an injury against Indiana on Saturday, and now he is expected to miss “several weeks,” sidelining him for the huge October 31 matchup against USC. This changes the entire vibe around that game from just 24 hours ago, flipping the script on what looked like a clear Buckeyes favorite.
The Sayin Situation: A Sling, A Struggle, And A Sideline
Sayin exited the game in the fourth quarter of that 19-15 win over Indiana. Picture this: he returns to the sideline, right arm in a sling. Oof. Head coach Ryan Day told media after the game that they don’t have all the details just yet, but the expectation is clear: Sayin is out for “several weeks.” That’s a gut punch, man. This isn’t just a bump or a bruise, this is a real problem for the Buckeyes, especially with a huge game looming.
Luke Fahey’s Struggles And The Looming USC Showdown
Remember Luke Fahey, who had to step in against Indiana? Yeah, not pretty. He took an intentional grounding penalty that basically killed a possession, causing the Buckeyes to lose yards and punt the ball away late in the fourth. Sayin, even though he’s had his own struggles at times this 2026 season and didn’t have his best game against Indiana, is still a *way* more developed quarterback than Fahey. And let’s be real, Jeremiah Smith is an absolute stud receiver, but even he is gonna have a harder time making plays and for the Ohio State offense to get what they want done with Sayin out there.
This changes everything for USC, who now has a much more winnable game on their hands against Ohio State on Halloween. First, though, the Trojans have to make sure they handle business against Wisconsin to make sure that Ohio State game has maximum meaning. Talk about high stakes!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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