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QB1 Julian Sayin (National Champion)

In a hostile environment, Day and Brian Hartline handcuffed Sayin early. On Ohio State’s first two possessions, he attempted just four passes while the Buckeyes ran 11 times. When that approach led to a 3-0 deficit, Day and Hartline finally let Sayin sling it. He connected on 5 of 6 throws for 54 yards, including an 18-yard strike to Jeremiah Smith, giving Ohio State a 7-3 halftime lead.

After the break, Sayin immediately went to work, completing 8 of 9 passes for 62 yards as the Buckeyes marched 75 yards to the end zone, taking 7:41 off the clock. Across those two game-changing drives, he hit 13 of 15 throws for 116 yards and a touchdown. Sayin was also lethal on third downs, connecting on 4 of 5 passes for 79 yards, with all four completions keeping drives alive.

 
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