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Ohio State Adds Transfer QB Justyn Martin to Bolster 2026 Depth

The former UCLA recruit joins as an experienced backup behind returning starter Julian Sayin.

Overview

  • Martin is transferring to the Buckeyes from Maryland, as reported by On3/Rivals' Greg Biggins and confirmed by Cleveland.com.
  • He spent three seasons at UCLA as a four-star signee in a reserve role, highlighted by 179 passing yards and one touchdown in 2024.
  • Martin played four snaps at Maryland in 2025 and has 84 career snaps with 35 pass attempts across two Power Four programs.
  • Ohio State’s quarterback group is young after Lincoln Kienholz transferred to Louisville, with Tavien St. Clair and freshman Luke Fahey behind Sayin.
  • Martin said he is eager to learn from coach Ryan Day and Julian Sayin, and reporting projects him as a veteran presence similar to recent backups Eli Brickhandler and Tristian Gebbia.