Ohio State QB Julian Sayin out 'indefinitely' in blow to Buckeyes' CFP, national title hopes

OSU coach Ryan Day indicated the Buckeyes could be without their starting QB for the season Ohio State may be without star quarterback Julian Sayin for the remainder of the season in what could be a significant blow to its national championship hopes. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Tuesday that Sayin would be out "indefinitely" and that may include the remainder of the season. No. 3 Ohio State will give both Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair first-team snaps this week during the bye week ahead of its next game against No. 16 USC on Oct. 31. "Based on the nature of the injury we are putting together a plan for him not being available for the regular season and him also not being available for the postseason," Day said.

"If he's not able to return this fall, we're putting together a plan for that, as well." Sayin suffered an arm injury in the fourth quarter of the Buckeyes' 19-15 win over Indiana on Saturday. If Sayin is out for the remainder of the regular season, he would miss games against No. 16 USC, Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan. Before the injury, Sayin ranked third nationally in passing yards (2,007) and touchdowns (19). The undefeated Buckeyes are in prime position to make the College Football Playoff – they are