Ohio State: Ryan Day’s Luke Fahey-Tavien St.
Ohio State · OregonAnd on Saturday, those hopes were getting away from them. And on Saturday, those hopes were getting away...
They entered the day with two losses and ranked No. 12 in the CFP rankings. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes watches as Tavien St. Clair #9 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before the game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Getty They couldn't afford a third loss, and Oregon was well on its way to handing such a defeat to OSU.
Yes, the Buckeyes were always going to have a tougher time once Julian Sayin sustained a serious injury to his throwing arm. But Ohio State has only tried Luke Fahey.
KEY POINTS
- Ryan Day’s Luke Fahey-Tavien St. Clair QB Decision Lets Ohio State Down.
- Ohio State’s season can’t be considered a success if the Buckeyes don’t get into the College Football Playoff.
- COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Quarterback Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is sacked by Nasir Wyatt #31 of the Oregon Ducks during the second quarter of the game at Ohio Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
- Despite that, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day didn't make a quarterback change.