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"It's Perplexing": Urban Meyer Goes Public With Doubts on Ryan Day's QB Decision

Ohio State’s quarterback conundrum deepened after Julian Sayin’s season-ending arm injury in a 19-15 win over Indiana, forcing head coach Ryan Day to confront a decision that has now drawn public skepticism from former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer. With Sayin expected to miss multiple weeks, Day has leaned toward promoting true freshman Luke Fahey as the starter, a move that has puzzled Meyer, who questioned why five-star recruit Tavien St.

Clair—ranked among the nation’s top quarterback prospects—hasn’t been given the opportunity. St.

Clair, a sophomore with limited game experience (five completions for 52 yards and one touchdown in two appearances this season), sits behind Fahey on the depth chart despite his elite recruiting pedigree, while Fahey, a four-star freshman, has thrown nine passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns across four games. The debate highlights a rare coaching dilemma: favoring a less heralded freshman over a highly touted local recruit who has spent an extra year mastering Ohio State’s system, all while the Buckeyes face a tough stretch of games without their primary starter.

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