Julian Sayin may not be Ohio State football's starting quarterback as initially expected. With Will Howard off to the NFL, the Buckeyes' quarterback battle is becoming clearer each day. Sayin's ...

But the fight for ‘Wide Receiver U’ has been long-contested. Ohio State fans know the other programs in the hunt are punching up at the Buckeyes, though. The numbers back it up.

Ohio State has added another quarterback in the 2024 class. Julian Sayin , a former five-star quarterback who signed with Alabama in the 2024 class, committed to Ohio State Sunday, according to ESPN .

Ohio State has added another quarterback in the 2024 class.. Julian Sayin, a former five-star quarterback who signed with Alabama in the 2024 class, committed to Ohio State Sunday, according to ESPN.

Ohio State fought until the final moments to ensure Smith remained in their 2024 class. Sayin is the top-ranked quarterback in the cycle and the sixth-best prospect overall.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day will begin their quest for a second straight national championship on August 30 when they take on the Texas Longhorns.

From left, Ohio State Buckeyes quarterbacks Lincoln Kienholz (3), Julian Sayin (10) and Tavien St. Clair (9) drop back to pass during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in ...

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) takes a snap during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on March 17, 2025.

Ohio State has added another quarterback in the 2024 class. Julian Sayin , a former five-star quarterback who signed with Alabama in the 2024 class, committed to Ohio State Sunday, according to ESPN .

Ohio State has added another quarterback in the 2024 class. Julian Sayin , a former five-star quarterback who signed with Alabama in the 2024 class, committed to Ohio State Sunday, according to ESPN .