Ohio State heads into its game against USC after quarterback Julian Sayin is injured, with practice looks and signals suggesting Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair could take snaps. ESPN reports that Fahey replaced the injured starter against Indiana and says he has “moxie,” while noting he could also get a starting opportunity versus USC.
Multiple outlets focus on head coach Ryan Day’s approach to the decision. Yahoo Sports says Day does not name a starter and stays “mum,” even as first-team reps appear to be split between Fahey and St. Clair since Sayin’s injury on Oct. 17. Yahoo also frames Day’s refusal to commit publicly ahead of Halloween week and ahead of the USC matchup. Across reports, Ohio State’s starting quarterback is described as unsettled publicly, with the in-practice competition remaining the key context.
