Ohio State coach Ryan Day handed Sayin the job following a spirited competition with Lincoln Kienholz and freshman Tavien St. Clair. Sayin, measuring in at 6-foot-1 and 208 pounds, backed up Will Howard last season, mostly appearing in mop-up duty.

Joey Aguilar will start at quarterback for Tennessee football against Syracuse in the 2025 season opener.

Sagapolutele is a four-star recruit from Hawaii.