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Sports · College sports · published 2026-10-20 · via The Athletic

Ohio State prepares for extended absence of Julian Sayin

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Julian Sayin is out indefinitely, and the Buckeyes are planning as if he will not return this season. Sayin has not been formally ruled out for the year.

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Ohio State’s football program is moving forward without a clear return timeline for Julian Sayin. Coach Ryan Day indicated the absence could stretch on, and the Buckeyes are organizing their preparations around the possibility that Sayin will not be available for the remainder of the season. Even so, the team has not received a formal determination that would end his season.

Context

The uncertainty could affect Ohio State players, coaches and fans by forcing adjustments to game planning and expectations while the program waits for clarity. It may also shape how supporters and media discuss roster depth and player availability in college football. Because no formal season-ending decision has been announced, the situation could keep attention focused on updates from the team and on how teammates respond in the meantime.

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