Ryan Day plans to start Ohio State QB Luke Fahey vs Northwestern
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Ohio State will start freshman quarterback Luke Fahey against Northwestern on Nov. 14, coach Ryan Day said Nov. 10.
It will be Fahey's third consecutive start. Fahey was elevated to the starting role after Julian Sayin sustained an injury in Ohio State's win against Indiana. With the injury unspecified, there is no timeline for Sayin's return.
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"Luke [Fahey] is going to be our quarterback this week, and Tavien [St. Clair] is one snap away," Day said. "... If we feel like [St. Clair] gives us the best chance to win, we'll make that move, but we're not at that point right now."
Fahey started during Ohio State's consecutive losses to USC and Oregon. It's the first time the Buckeyes have dropped back-to-back regular-season wins since 2011.
In those games, Fahey has 620 passing yards, three touchdowns and an interception on a 64.8% completion rate.
Ohio State's offense has been stagnant without Sayin. Against USC, Ohio State struggled to find the end zone and settled for four field goals. Against Oregon, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith went nearly two full quarters without a catch. Ohio State went up 14-0 after the first quarter, but Oregon scored 38 straight points afterward.
St. Clair, a former five-star recruit, has not played since Sayin's absence.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ryan Day plans to start Ohio State QB Luke Fahey vs Northwestern