Ryan Day believes Ohio State will still need Lincoln Keinholz despite naming Julian Sayin the starting quarterback.

Head coach Ryan Day named the sophomore as his starting QB for the No. 3 Buckeyes’ highly anticipated season-opening showdown against Arch Manning and No. 1 Texas at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30. Sayin beat out junior Lincoln Kienholz for the job.

Lincoln Kienholz will be the backup to Julian Sayin at Ohio State, at least in Week 1 against No. 1-ranked Texas.

The Ohio State Buckeyes revealed their Week 1 starting quarterback on Monday, and it was disappointing news for junior Lincoln

Julian Sayin won "a close competition" against Lincoln Kienholz and will be Ohio State's starting quarterback against Texas, coach Ryan Day announced Monday.

Julian Sayin, a five-star recruit who originally signed with Alabama, beat out Lincoln Kienholz for Ohio State's starting QB job.

Ohio State football’s QB competition heats up as Lincoln Kienholz credits his multi-sport background for an edge over Julian Sayin.

Ohio State hasn’t had a homegrown talent at quarterback since Cardale Jones took over late in 2014, and one hasn’t been a full-time starter since Braxton Miller in 2013. St. Clair is primed to end that drought. It’s just going to take a little bit of time to get there.

With Julian Sayin officially the team's starter, here's where Ohio State's quarterback room stands heading into the 2025 college football season

Lincoln Kienholz was a do-everything athlete in South Dakota, fostering a competitiveness that prepared him for a high-profile quarterback battle.

Ohio State's quarterback competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz remains close after the first week of preseason practices.