Ohio State football competition at the QB position is narrowed down to a tight contest between two candidates, according to head coach Ryan Day.
Alright, let's dive into the Quarterback frenzy at Ohio State following Will Howard's departure to the NFL!
The Buckeyes are in a bind as they've lost their star quarterback who led the team to a national championship last year. Now, the starting job is up for grabs between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Keinholz. As per Head Coach Ryan Day, Tavien St. Claire, the freshman, isn't yet in the running.
These two contenders have been giving it their all during spring practice, with Sayin and Keinholz being the ones in the thick of the competition. Coach Day himself declared it a "two-horse race" between these two Quarterbacks.
Both Sayin and Keinholz got some playing time last season, but neither of them was a regular starter. Sayin threw for 84 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. His pass completion rate wasn't impressive, though, at 41.7%. Keinholz, on the other hand, managed slightly better stats with 111 yards, zero touchdowns, and no picks. He did complete 45.5% of his passes.
Keinholz has been with Ohio State throughout his career, while Sayin joined from Alabama. Despite Sayin's impressive recruitment, Keinholz seems to be a step ahead due to his longer tenure with the team.
The Quarterback battle is likely to last deep into the offseason. There's no need to rush things, given that both players are pretty much neck-and-neck as per Coach Day's previous statements.
With Will Howard gone, the Buckeyes will be starting an inexperienced player next year, but they've got two solid options to choose from. Ohio State is poised to be a national title contender once again in 2025, and while the QB spot is a question mark, there's no denying the team is stacked with talent.
Stay tuned as the competition heats up!
In other news, Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes secured a high-profile wide receiver, and the Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers missed out on a top 4-star cornerback. Additionally, Bill Belichick's girlfriend caused a stir with a tweet, and four players left Nebraska football for the transfer portal on the same day.
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- The upcoming college football season sees Ohio State in a predicament as they search for a replacement for Will Howard, their former star quarterback who led the team to a championship victory last year.
- The Buckeyes' starting quarterback position is now up for grabs between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Keinholz, both of whom have been engaging in intense competition during spring practice.
- Head Coach Ryan Day declared that this competition is a "two-horse race" between these two quarterbacks, with Sayin and Keinholz being the frontrunners.
- Both Sayin and Keinholz had some playing time during the previous season, yet neither was a regular starter. However, despite his slightly better stats, Keinholz seems to be a step ahead due to his longer tenure with the team.
- Fans and spectators are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this quarterback battle, which is likely to persist through the offseason.
- With Will Howard gone, the Buckeyes will start an inexperienced player in 2022, but they have promising choices in Sayin and Keinholz, promising to present a formidable challenge in the upcoming NCAA football season.
