Ohio State will stick with Luke Fahey as its starting quarterback despite consecutive losses, coach Ryan Day said Tuesday.
Fahey has started the past two games after replacing an injured Julian Sayin in an Oct. 17 win at Indiana. Sayin sustained an injury to his throwing arm and is not expected to return until possibly later in the postseason.
A freshman from California, Fahey is 57 of 88 passing for 620 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in losses to USC and Oregon. Ohio State moved the ball well in both games but struggled to finish drives and allowed 71 points to the Trojans and Ducks.
"Luke is going to be our quarterback this week," Day said, as the Buckeyes prepare to host Northwestern on Saturday.
Day said Tavien St. Clair remains "one snap away" and must maintain the same mentality to be ready. St. Clair was the No. 10 overall recruit in the 2025 class but this summer was leapfrogged by Fahey for the backup job behind Sayin. Fahey was a three-star recruit and the No. 60 prospect in California for the 2026 class.
St. Clair has completed 5 of 7 pass attempts with a touchdown and an interception in two games this season.
Day also said quality control coach Rob Keys will oversee special teams with input from others after the firing of special teams coordinator Robby Discher on Monday.