Ohio State's Julian Sayin to miss 'several weeks' with shoulder injury

The Ohio State Buckeyes emerged victorious over the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers in a 19-15 win, but the triumph may have come at a significant cost. Quarterback Julian Sayin, who led the team to the win, had to leave the game in the fourth quarter and subsequently returned to the sideline with a sling on his right arm. Head coach Ryan Day informed reporters that the exact details of Sayin's injury are still unclear, but it is expected that he will be sidelined for several weeks.

During the game, Sayin completed 235 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions while accumulating a season total of 2,007 yards, 19 touchdowns, and four interceptions. After Sayin's injury, freshman Luke Fahey was brought in to secure the win, although he struggled, completing only two passes and rushing for a loss of two yards.

This unfortunate shoulder injury could prove to be a significant setback for Ohio State, who face a demanding schedule for the remainder of the season. They will first enjoy a bye week before facing the No. 19 USC Trojans and the Oregon Ducks, both of which pose challenging opponents. Subsequent games against the Northwestern Wildcats, Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Michigan Wolverines will only add to the difficulty, particularly if Sayin remains out for an extended period. For more updates, follow College Sports Wire on X, Threads, and Facebook.