# Ohio State QB Injury May Reshape Playoff Race

> Ohio State's QB injury could shift College Football Playoff standings with true freshman backup.
- Title: Ohio State QB Injury May Reshape Playoff Race · OutKick
- Summary: Ohio State's QB injury could shift College Football Playoff standings with true freshman backup. Ohio State's Julian Sayin's shoulder injury may change the…
- Keywords: ohio state, julian sayin, college football playoff, ryan day, indiana, lukew fahey, usc, oregon, big ten championship, college football, news, politics
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/ohio-state-qb-julian-sayin-injury-may-completely-reshape-college-football-playoff-race
- Author: Ian Miller
- Published: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ohio state, julian sayin, college football playoff, ryan day, indiana, lukew fahey, usc, oregon, big ten championship, college football, news, politics
## Ohio State Buckeyes beat Indiana
Ohio State ended Indiana's 22-game winning streak with a 19-15 win in Bloomington.
## Julian Sayin injured in game
Starting QB Julian Sayin suffered a shoulder injury after being sacked by Indiana's Mario Landino.
## Sayin likely out for weeks
Head coach Ryan Day said Sayin would miss 'several weeks' after the injury.
## True freshman Luke Fahey steps in
True freshman Luke Fahey will start for Ohio State with a bye week ahead.
## Fahey's early struggles
Fahey went 0-2 passing after replacing Sayin but drew a penalty that extended Ohio State's drive.
## USC game impact
Ohio State's next game against USC could shift playoff standings with Fahey starting.
## Oregon matchup concerns
Ohio State faces Oregon after USC, with Oregon's defense still strong.
## Playoff race uncertainty
Sayin's injury could reshape the College Football Playoff race with true freshman backup.
## Key takeaway

Ohio State's Julian Sayin's shoulder injury may change the College Football Playoff race as true freshman Luke Fahey steps in.