Ohio State waiting on testing on Julian Sayin's injury; Luke Fahey 'going to be thrust into a bigger role'

Key Points:

• Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin suffered a right arm injury after a hard sack against Indiana, forcing him to leave the game and be sidelined for "at least several weeks," according to head coach Ryan Day.
• Freshman Luke Fahey replaced Sayin and showed some positive moments despite limited passing success, but the offense will likely need to simplify to accommodate his inexperience.
• Fahey, who won the backup QB role over a former five-star recruit, has shown promise in limited play but will face a significant challenge as he prepares for his expected first start against USC.
• Ohio State has a bye week before facing USC, providing Fahey crucial extra practice time to prepare for the upcoming game in his home state.
• The Buckeyes continue their 2026 season with adjustments at quarterback, aiming to maintain momentum in the Big Ten and beyond despite Sayin's injury setback.