Kienholz oversaw a three-and-out on the Scarlet team's first possession, but Sayin had no such trouble, completing five of seven pass attempts while leading Ohio State to a touchdown on his first drive. He stayed hot on his next possession, firing a 25-yard touchdown pass down the seam to transfer tight end Max Klare:

With over 40,000 people in attendance at Ohio Stadium, the offense won 50-31, a more convincing win from the 1-point victory last season.

COLUMBUS — Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin didn’t looked sharp last week during the Buckeyes’ Student Appreciation Day practice. Instead, redshirt sophomore Lincoln Kienholz stole the headlines with an impressive day.