Why Ohio State pulled Julian Sayin for Lincoln Kienholz at QB originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Ohio State was looking for a spark. And to find it, the Buckeyes sent Heisman candidate QB Julian Sayin to the sideline.

Ohio State's decision to switch quarterbacks was not made lightly. With the game hanging in the balance and the Buckeyes struggling to establish dominance, head coach Ryan Day opted for Kienholz to provide a new dynamic on the field.

It seemed like Groundhog Day for the Buckeyes’ running game inside Purdue’s 10-yard line. Nate Roberts went in motion, handoff to CJ Donaldson. Stuffed. Roberts went into motion, handoff to Bo Jackson.

Pierre native Lincoln Kienholz scored a touchdown for Ohio State in the top-ranked Buckeyes’ 34-10 win at Purdue Saturday. He plunged forward for the three-yard score late in the second quarter. It’s his second rushing TD of the season.

The absence of wide receiver Carnell Tate, who was held out as a precaution due to an unspecified injury, resulted in Smith seeing more coverage. But the star sophomore was just as dominant, catching a career-high 10 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis give their score predictions for Ohio State football's game against Rutgers

The top team in the country is on the field on Saturday, Nov. 15 as the UCLA Bruins visit the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes.