QB Justyn Martin (Official Thread)

[ScriptOhio]

Former Maryland and UCLA Quarterback Justyn Martin Transferring to Ohio State

Ohio State adds veteran depth to its quarterback room as former Maryland and UCLA QB Justyn Martin commits to the Buckeyes.

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Former Maryland and UCLA Quarterback Justyn Martin Transferring to Ohio State​

A four-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, Martin made just one start in three seasons at UCLA, completing 22 of 30 passing attempts for 167 yards and a touchdown in a 2024 loss to Penn State.



Martin competed with Malik Washington to be the starting quarterback at Maryland last season, but was injured in the Terrapins’ season opener against FAU and did not play again for the rest of the year. He did not attempt a pass in his lone game appearance.

St. Clair still projects as Ohio State’s likely No. 2 quarterback in 2026 and eventual successor to Sayin in 2027, but Martin adds some valuable experience to the quarterback depth chart following Lincoln Kienholz’s transfer to Louisville.

A fifth-year senior, Martin is in his final year of traditional eligibility but could receive an additional year of eligibility if he applies for a medical hardship waiver after playing in just one game last season.

 

[bigdog3300]

Not mad at this pickup....in the modern world of CFB, this is a perfect mix...

* Established starter
* Veteran backup with no vision of starting
* Talented underclassmen that looks like your potential future
* True freshman who will hopefully sit, learn and you see what you have after a year.

 

[brodybuck21]

Welcome to Buckeyes Nation Justyn!!!

 

[Bestbuck36]

PSUs 24 Defense was pretty good. 22 of 30 is more than respectable. This kid could turn out to be a great value for this team.

 

[ScriptOhio]

PSUs 24 Defense was pretty good. 22 of 30 is more than respectable. This kid could turn out to be a great value for this team.

Just sayin': Yeah, but hopefully the great value is as the scout team QB and not because Julian Sayin gets hurt, etc.

 

[markermurt]

Interesting move for both sides. For Ohio State, this looks like a smart depth addition after Kienholz left, especially with Martin bringing experience from two Power Five programs. He’s not coming in as a guaranteed starter, but as a steady, older presence who can push the room and be ready if needed. For Martin, it’s a last chance to reset his career on a big stage, and a medical waiver could keep his options open beyond this season.