Just when many thought the college football season couldn’t get any crazier, another major injury to one of the country’s best players happened on Saturday. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin suffered a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of the No. 4 Buckeyes’ thrilling 19-15 win over the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers.
After the win, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day announced Sayin will miss several weeks, meaning he likely won’t be available for the Nov. 7 matchup against the Oregon Ducks. Oregon needs to win out to make the College Football Playoff for the third consecutive season, and the Buckeyes are considered the toughest remaining opponent on their schedule.
How Julian Sayin Injury Affects Ducks vs. Buckeyes Nov. 7 Clash
Not having to play against Sayin in a hostile environment could give the Ducks the advantage they need to upset the Buckeyes, especially if starting quarterback Dante Moore returns from concussion protocol. Moore has been out since suffering a concussion in the Ducks’ 41-27 win over the No. 19 USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 26.
The Buckeyes backup quarterback is Luke Fahey, a former three-star quarterback from Mission Viejo, California. Even without Sayin, Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will still be a threat to the Ducks’ defense. Smith is considered the front-runner to win the Heisman Trophy, and in Saturday’s win over the Hoosiers, the Ohio State wide receiver recorded four receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown…