India, Oct. 31 -- Ohio State will be without starting quarterback Julian Sayin for its game against USC on Saturday, October 31, after the freshman suffered a right arm injury earlier this month. True freshman Luke Fahey is expected to take his place as the Buckeyes prepare for the road matchup.

According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, Ohio State is set to start Fahey against USC. Head coach Ryan Day had not publicly named his starting quarterback during the two weeks leading up to the game, leaving both Fahey and Tavien St. Clair in contention for the job.

The decision comes after Ohio State's bye week, which gave the coaching staff additional time to assess its options. The Buckeyes will now look to Fahey to lead their offence in Sayin's...