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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin returns fitter for second season
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Ohio State's struggles last season were due to Sayin's inadequacy is one-sided. He set a near-NCAA record for completion rate but fell short by a yard and a missed field goal. If his added strength translates to better red-zone efficiency, the Buckeyes could contend. The real test will be whether he can convert close drives into wins against top defences like Indiana's.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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