Steve Sarkisian Reacts to Ohio State Naming Julian Sayin the Starting QB originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In what can only be described as one of the more exciting games of the college football season, the No. 1 Texas Longhorns are taking a trip to Columbus in Week 1 to face off against the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in Week 1.

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.

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.