Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has publicly confirmed his relationship with Miami University student Paulina Adams. Adams shared a series of photos on Instagram in honor of Sayin's 21st birthday on Thursday, captioning the post, “Happy birthday! Life is the best with you in it.”
The post featured several images of the couple, including one of them by a bonfire and another selfie in a golf cart. Adams' Instagram profile indicates she is a member of Alpha Phi and works as a reformer and mat pilates instructor. She is also a fashion and communications student with prior experience in social media marketing for the Bills in 2024.
Fans reacted to Adams' post, expressing support for Sayin, who is preparing for his third season with the Buckeyes and second as their starting quarterback. During his sophomore season in 2025, Sayin started all 14 games, throwing for 3,610 yards with 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions, leading Ohio State to a 12-2 record before their loss in the Cotton Bowl.
Sayin previously dated Gabrielle Fowler, a student at Arizona State, with whom he maintained a long-distance relationship. Both Sayin and Fowler are from Carlsbad, California.