# Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin returns fitter for second season 2026-08-09T01:57:39+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Julian Sayin is back for his second season as Ohio State's starting quarterback, having added strength and bulk in the off-season, Hindustan Times reports. The 6-foot-1, 214-pounder threw for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns in 2025, setting a single-season program record with a 77% completion rate. He narrowly missed the Heisman Trophy and a Big Ten title after Ohio State lost to Indiana in the conference championship. Sayin's team was upset by Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Head coach Ryan Day said Sayin has grown mentally and physically, showing better leadership. The quarterback credited strength coach Mickey Marotti for helping him add weight, which he says improves his throwing and running. Day expressed confidence in Sayin's readiness for a strong season. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Big Ten, college football, Julian Sayin, Ohio State, quarterback, Ryan Day Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ohio-state-quarterback-julian-sayin-returns-fitter-for-second-season/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ohio-state-quarterback-julian-sayin-returns-fitter-for-second-season/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.