VAST VIEW Ohio State's Backup QB Gets Thrown to the Wolves, Falls to USC in First Career Start
Luke Fahey made his first start under center for Ohio State and the Buckeyes came up short against USC, raising fresh concerns about the team's quarterback depth.
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Ohio State turned to backup quarterback Luke Fahey for his first career start, and the results left fans uneasy, according to Sporting News. The Buckeyes fell to USC in the matchup, a result that puts a spotlight on the team's options behind center.
Fahey's performance in the loss has sparked concern among Ohio State supporters about the program's depth at quarterback heading into the rest of the season, Sporting News reported. The outlet broke down his statistical output from the game as part of its look at how the first start unfolded.
The loss adds pressure on Ohio State's coaching staff to address the quarterback situation as the team looks to regroup from the setback against USC.
Sources: Sporting News
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