Plan Change : Ohio State’s 2025 Starting Quarterback Prediction Following Will Howard Exit

After four seasons with the Kansas State Wildcats, quarterback Will Howard transferred to Ohio State this year with the goal of winning a national title. He’ll get his chance on January 20th when the Buckeyes play Notre Dame in Atlanta. Howard has had a career year, achieving personal bests in completion percentage (72.6%), passing yards (3,779), and passing touchdowns (33), along with 169 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. With this championship game marking Howard’s final appearance for Ohio State, ESPN has analyzed potential starting quarterbacks for major college football programs, offering insight into the Buckeyes’ future at the position. While highly touted freshman Tavien St. Clair (class of 2025) will join the team, ESPN anticipates that current backup and former five-star recruit Julian Sayin will take over as the starter. Sayin could be the youngest Ohio State quarterback to start since C.J. Stroud in 2021. With backup Devin Brown transferring, St. Clair appears to be Sayin’s primary competition heading into the offseason. Coach Ryan Day spoke highly of Sayin before the season, noting his impressive approach and bright future, suggesting that his playing time will depend on his own development.