Ohio State, Big Ten Teams Face QB Uncertainty

Seven Big Ten football teams, including defending national champion Ohio State, are entering the 2025 preseason with unresolved quarterback competitions. At Ohio State, head coach Ryan Day has delayed naming a starter until August, with former Alabama transfer Julian Sayin currently favored over Lincoln Kienholz and Tavien St. Clair, following the departure of Will Howard to the NFL. The program has also not secured a quarterback recruit for future classes, intensifying its search for long-term stability at the position. Additionally, Ryan Day's involvement in recruiting his son, RJ Day, has given him new perspective on player development and recruitment. Elsewhere in the conference, Indiana, Iowa, UCLA, and Wisconsin have named transfer quarterbacks as starters, while Oregon, Michigan, and Minnesota also face high-profile quarterback battles. These developments reflect the Big Ten's ongoing roster changes and focus on both transfer talent and player development.