When Julian Sayin transferred to Ohio State, few could have predicted how deeply he would impact not just the Buckeyes’ offense, but also the soul of the locker room itself.
While fans and analysts focused on his dazzling arm strength and poise under pressure, his teammates quietly witnessed something far more meaningful — a young man with extraordinary empathy and leadership.
Lincoln Kienholz, once one of Ohio State’s brightest quarterback prospects, had found himself in a dark place. After a season filled with personal setbacks, injuries, and online criticism, sources inside the program say Kienholz struggled to find motivation and confidence.
He had come close — painfully close — to walking away from football altogether.
