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

The Ohio State Buckeyes revealed their Week 1 starting quarterback on Monday, and it was disappointing news for junior Lincoln

Lincoln Kienholz will be the backup to Julian Sayin at Ohio State, at least in Week 1 against No. 1-ranked Texas.

Julian Sayin won "a close competition" against Lincoln Kienholz and will be Ohio State's starting quarterback against Texas, coach Ryan Day announced Monday.

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

Ohio State has its starting quarterback! Julian Sayin will be under center when the Buckeyes take on the Longhorns in Week 1.

Ryan Day shares insights on Ohio State’s intense QB battle as Sayin and Kienholz compete for the starting spot before the Texas game.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback coach Billy Fessler has delivered a strong take on Lincoln Kienholz in his battle with Julian Sayin.

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

Day declared Sayin the starter during a media availability on Monday, following a meeting with both quarterbacks earlier in the morning, citing Sayin’s “consistency” and separation from Kienholz over the last week of practice,