“Julian Sayin will be the starting quarterback against Texas,” Day said bluntly. “It was a close competition. I think both guys we all feel confident can win a game for us. I think Julian separated himself really over the last week with his consistent play.”

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Sayin emerges from a fierce competition to lead the reigning national champions in a highly anticipated opener against Texas