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QB1 Julian Sayin (All B1G, B1G Frosh of Year, All American, National Frosh of Year, National Champion)

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JohnnyCockfight said:
Here is a great breakdown by former OSU WR Coach Zach Smith on a couple of devastating missed throws against Texas. On the first one, there is some pressure in Sayin's face - and that is where he got exposed at the end of last season. The second miss is a little more concerning (to me) - focusing in on Smith too much when Smith is drawing a ton of attention from the D, and missing the open WR for a TD because he didn't go through any progressions. Misreading the D is something that hopefully goes away as Sayin matures - he is still very young. Sayin throws such a catchable ball that if he makes strides in those areas, then we should finish the season out nicely. Especially as our group of new faces grows together as a group.

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To be fair, he was about to get creamed by the LB
 
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Tanner said:
Sayin always locking on to Jeremiah makes me think of Barkley's joke that Maurice Cheeks could only see out of one eye, the eye that could see where Dr J was
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I still wonder how much of him locking onto Jeremiah is at the order of the coaches. It doesn't seem to be as big of an issue against lesser opponents. But in big games it really comes out.
 
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Julian Sayin Shows Off His Legs In First Half Against Illinois​



Then the second one came with under a minute to go in the first half, as the Ohio State pass-catchers were blanketed down in the red zone, so Sayin took it himself for a 7-yard touchdown run.



The efficiency hasn't necessarily been there, but he's definitely got more confidence taking it himself, toting the rock six times for 26 yards in addition to the score. It was a point of emphasis this offseason for him to get better on the ground and do more with his legs, and this has been the most he's done through the first four games of the year.
 
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Ryan Day’s admission about Julian Sayin after Ohio State beat Illinois could change everything for the Buckeyes going forward

Julian Sayin showed glimpses of his game changing in the Buckeyes’ Week 4 win, and it could completely change things for Ohio State going forward.
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Ryan Day’s admission about Julian Sayin after Ohio State beat Illinois could change everything for the Buckeyes going forward​

Julian Sayin showed glimpses of his game changing in the Buckeyes’ Week 4 win, and it could completely change things for Ohio State going forward.

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin delivered his best performance of the 2026 season in a 42-19 win over Illinois on Saturday, throwing for 367 yards and four touchdowns while flashing a new element to his game.

The Buckeyes’ passing attack was the story of the day, but Sayin’s willingness to use his legs may have been the most encouraging development for Ohio State’s offense going forward.

Julian Sayin’s legs could be a bitter factor for the Buckeyes going forward​

Sayin finished 27-of-36 passing with four touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown on seven carries for 29 yards. The junior quarterback showed he can get out of the pocket and pick up yards when needed, highlighted by a key scramble on third down in the first half where he took the yards when they were given. That’s a real development for a player who simply didn’t do that last season.

On the season, Sayin is now up to two rushing touchdowns, which is two more than last season when he had zero. The coaching staff clearly made it a point of emphasis heading into the Illinois game, and Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirmed as much after the win.

“I would say that we’ve talked about it,” Day said. “But yeah, I mean, one of our jobs as coaches is challenge, challenge coaches, coaches challenge players, players challenge players. Sometimes the players will challenge the coaches. I thought you knew I like it when that happens. I love it when players challenge coaches. I think we need that a little more. But yeah, for sure, we challenged Julian this past week, and I thought he responded.”

The fact that Ohio State is pushing Sayin to run the ball adds another dimension to an offense that is already dangerous. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had 217 receiving yards against Illinois, and if Sayin can continue to use his legs, it gives defenses one more thing to worry about. The Buckeyes put up 518 total yards on the day, showing what a balanced attack can look like when the quarterback is willing to be a threat on the ground.

Through four games, Sayin has thrown for 1,206 yards with 10 touchdown passes and just one interception. If the junior quarterback can continue to play at this level, Ohio State is going to have a chance to accomplish its biggest goals this season. Saturday’s performance was a step in the right direction, and if Sayin’s legs remain a consistent factor, the Buckeyes’ offense could go to another level.
 
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OHSportsFan said:
Passing yards and accuracy are great.

It’s the desire to pick up yards with his feet the last 2 weeks that impresses me - I don’t care if it’s 10 yards or 1 yard.

I think each of those carries has a huge weight with the team. Beyond any first down.

He’s starting to make “winning” plays.
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Next time we have 3rd or 4th and a couple, defenses will have to respect Sayin on the boot.
 
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