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.

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

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

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

Lincoln Kienholz won’t be Ohio State’s next starting quarterback, but the idea of what he represents is still a glowing success. The plan for his career was always about the long game. His task was to spend the first two years of his career developing behind the scenes,

Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz told Eleven Warriors he's undecided whether he'll stay at Ohio State for the 2025 season or transfer, adding he “would love to stay here.”

Ohio State seems to be getting more than just a quarterback in Lincoln Kienholz. After committing to Ohio State, the 2023 four-star quarterback commit continues to make highlight-reel dunks on the ...

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Ryan Day addressed the offensive line and safety situations and explained why Sonny Styles was the Block O recipient and Brandon Inniss a captain.