Former five-star QB Julian Sayin, who transferred from Alabama to Ohio State, will start in Week 1. Michael Cohen explains how this highlights the sport's unyielding pressure to win now.

Julian Sayin is next on that list as Ohio State’s recently named starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Here’s everything you need to know about the sophomore under center. Sayin is from Carlsbad, California — located about 35 miles north of San Diego. He attended Carlsbad High School where he played under coach Thadd MacNeal.

Ohio State’s newest starting quarterback, Julian Sayin, took an interesting path to Columbus. Sayin was the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2024 and originally committed to Nick Saban and Alabama. He enrolled at Alabama but transferred to Ohio State after Saban announced his retirement.