Lincoln Kienholz, Former Ohio State Quarterback, Named Starter at Louisville
Former Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has secured a starting position at Louisville, a Power 4 program, joining Julian Sayin as another Buckeye QB to win a starting job elsewhere this season.
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 2, 2026 — Lincoln Kienholz, a former quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, has been named the starting quarterback for the Louisville Cardinals, a program now competing in the Power 4. This development marks a significant step in Kienholz’s collegiate football career after his time at Ohio State.
The move to Louisville sees Kienholz stepping into a prominent role with a major conference team. The exact details surrounding his transition from Ohio State to Louisville, including the timeline and the process of securing the starting position, were not provided in the summary. However, his selection as a starter indicates a belief in his abilities by the Louisville coaching staff.
Kienholz’s achievement places him in notable company among recent Ohio State quarterbacks. Julian Sayin, another former Buckeye quarterback, has also secured a starting position at a different program this season. This trend of Ohio State quarterbacks finding starting roles at other Power 4 institutions highlights the competitive landscape for quarterback opportunities in collegiate football.
The summary did not specify which program Julian Sayin will be starting for, only that it is elsewhere this season. Similarly, further details regarding Kienholz’s performance expectations or the specific offensive system he will operate within at Louisville were not elaborated upon. The news focuses on the confirmed outcome of him winning a starting job.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Means on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
