# Ohio State Buckeyes Need Running Backs After Julian Sayin Injury

> Ohio State's running back room steps up after Julian Sayin's injury.
- Title: Ohio State Buckeyes Need Running Backs After Julian Sayin…
- Summary: Ohio State's running back room steps up after Julian Sayin's injury. Ohio State's running back group will carry the offense after Julian Sayin's throwing arm…
- Keywords: ohio state, julian sayin, bo jackson, ja'kobi jackson, legend bey, israel west, ryan day, running back, nfl, college football, sports, Ohio
- Source: Ohio State Buckeyes On SI — https://si.com/college/ohiostate/news/this-position-group-has-to-step-up-with-julian-sayin-sidelined-for-a-few-weeks-01m5ahspsafk
- Published: 2026-10-19T18:13:31+00:00
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- Topics: ohio state, julian sayin, bo jackson, ja'kobi jackson, legend bey, israel west, ryan day, running back, nfl, college football, sports
## Ohio State Wins Against Indiana
Ohio State picked up a key win on Saturday against Indiana, but walked away with an injury that has big implications going forward.
## Julian Sayin Injured
Julian Sayin suffered an injury on his throwing arm in the fourth quarter of their battle against the Hoosiers.
## Who Steps Up Now?
Everyone in Columbus is looking for who or what position group will step up now.
## Running Back Room Answers
The answer to that question is the running back room.
## Luke Fahey as Backup QB
With freshman Luke Fahey as the second string quarterback, the Buckeyes now need to pivot to finding a way of making the game easier for him.
## Run the Football
The easiest way to do that: run the football.
## Bo Jackson Leads Rushing
Bo Jackson is the only Buckeye to eclipse 100 yards rushing this season with 516 yards on 4.8 yards a carry.
## Jackson Out, Bey Steps Up
With Jackson out against Indiana, fans got a more extended look of true freshman Legend Bey who also now becomes key for the Buckeyes run game.
## Three Back Rotation
A three back rotation feels like it is key now to take the pressure off of Fahey who now has to control the offense.
## Key takeaway

Ohio State's running back group will carry the offense after Julian Sayin's throwing arm injury.