Ryan Day slotted Tavien St. Clair as the clear No. 3 QB, sitting behind Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz. Coming from Bellefontaine, he rolled into Ohio State as one of the 2025 class’s brightest stars and a true five-star prospect. But his time was anything but near. But this wasn’t a setback for Tavien; it was a masterclass in patience and growth. Instead of banging heads with the starters, he quietly embraced the role of learner and teammate. “I’m competing with myself,” St. Clair said. “I’m trying to get better every day, be who I can be for this team, wherever that’s needed.”

But as the Washington game edges closer, Tavien’s focus isn’t really meeting the crucial demands of his scout QB role. The mental reps and laser-sharp attention he once showed have faced some cracks under

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