Ryan Day believes Ohio State will still need Lincoln Keinholz despite naming Julian Sayin the starting quarterback.

While speaking to Molly Qerim and Chris Canty on ESPN's First Take, Finebaum mentioned that there has been a major shakeup in Ohio State's roster. They are entering with a young QB, although Arch Manning is a similar opponent, but Texas has better tools on offense and defense.

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ ability to recruit at a high level is one of the key pieces to being consistent national championship contenders. Head coach Ryan Day always seems to be one step ahead and is already looking at multiple prospects in the 2028 class, including quarterback Neimann Lawrence out of Miami.

But that’s where Ryan Day comes into play here. As the head coach of a team that has lost four straight times to its archrival, much of the venom was focused on him following the late-November defeat. But what Day did from there, undoubtedly vindicated him, at least for most fans. However, just like vindication can be earned, it can also be lost.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced that Julian Sayin was going to be the starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Texas Longhorns.

More: Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork talks football title, Ryan Day and more “The team we have currently wants to leave their own legacy,” Day said. “They've made that clear.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers remain active on the recruiting trail this offseason with the program currently holding a Top-10 class in the 2026 cycle. After reeling in commitments from the likes of Tristen Keys,

That’s who Ryan Day is supposed to be for Ohio State. But that’s not who he is when the Buckeyes play Michigan. Day loses sight of that and what he has on his roster during The Game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to swing big on top offensive linemen prospects but haven't quite found their perfect pitch yet. Year 1 of Tyler Bowen as Ryan Day's offensive line coach and recruiter has been positive thus far,