Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin out indefinitely after Indiana injury

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has declared quarterback Julian Sayin out indefinitely following an injury sustained during the Buckeyes' 19-15 victory at Indiana last Saturday. Day stated after the game that Sayin will miss several weeks, a timeline that raises significant questions about the quarterback's availability for the remainder of the season.

Sayin left the game in the fourth quarter after being struck from his right side by Indiana defensive lineman Mario Landino. The hit caused Sayin to fumble the ball, which Ohio State recovered. He completed 15 of 29 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns before throwing two interceptions and exiting the field. Following the injury, Sayin returned to the sideline wearing an arm sling to watch the rest of the contest.

The injury occurred to Sayin's right throwing arm. With the Buckeyes currently ranked No. 3 and holding a 6-1 record, including a 4-0 mark in the Big Ten, the team faces a critical decision regarding its starting quarterback. Backup Luke Fahey, who finished the game against Indiana, is currently ahead of five-star recruit Tavien St. Clair in the pecking order.

Ohio State enters a bye week to allow the roster to recover and to finalize its quarterback decision. The Buckeyes will resume their season on Oct. 24 with a road game against the No. 16 USC Trojans. After that matchup, Ohio State has five regular-season games remaining, including a home contest against Northwestern on Nov. 14.