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Ohio State faces a major problem despite win over Indiana

Ohio State’s 19-15 victory over Indiana on Saturday came with a significant setback for the Buckeyes. Starting quarterback Julian Sayin exited the game in the fourth quarter with an arm injury, forcing coach Ryan Day to confirm he’ll miss multiple weeks.

Sayin, a Heisman contender last season, had thrown for 1,772 yards and 17 touchdowns this year before the injury, leaving the team scrambling under center as true freshman Luke Fahey took over. The offense struggled without Sayin, managing just two passing attempts in the final minutes as Indiana nearly capitalized on a late scoring opportunity.

Ohio State’s bye next week provides a brief window to prepare for a brutal stretch, including road games at USC and Nebraska and a home matchup against Michigan. The Buckeyes’ playoff aspirations now hinge on Fahey’s ability to step into a leading role during a critical stretch of the schedule.

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