Julian Sayin passes first 2 tests as the quarterback for top-ranked Ohio State

Columbus, Ohio (AP) – Julian Sayin succeeded in the first two tests in a season of a season in being a quarter of Ohio.

The assignments were very different, but coach Ryan Day learned things on the second year student in both.

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Sayin did enough to help Buckeyes beating at the time. 1 Texas 14-7 to open the season, then did in an eruption of 70-0 of Grambling State last week.

“I thought he had a good pace again,” said Day on Tuesday when the best -classified Buckeyes began preparations for the visit to the Ohio University on Saturday. “It started quickly, which was another good sign. I think it was correct. The ball came out on time. We pushed the ball on the ground a little, and it was correct with these throws on the ground. So, these are the things that probably jumped.”

The young signator worked in a conservative game plan designed to protect him somewhat against the Longhorns, who were classified n ° 1 entering the match. He then prospered when the game book was opened for him against the surpassed tigers, who play at the FCS level.

Sayin completed 13 of the 20 passes for 126 yards and a hit against Texas, then went 18 for 19 against the GSU for 306 yards, four affected and an interception.

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He finished his first 16 assists, an Ohio State record, in this last competition.

“I don’t think I have done this before, but I think it’s just when you get these completions in a way, it strengthens the confidence and energy of other players in the offense,” said Sayin on Saturday.

Even his only big mistake against tigers last weekend could be a long-term positive.

Day preferred to see him launch an interception of the red zone in a match that his team would win by 10 affected rather than later in the season when the competition is greater.

“Yes, you never want to see an interception, but it’s good to have some of these learning moments to understand how it all works,” said Day. “And when you can get some of these first things behind you, it’s good.

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“But that’s it: more interceptions,” he added with a smile. “Not allowed.”

Sayin came in Ohio State – after a brief stay in Alabama – as a five -star prospect in the promotion of 2024, but he entered in 2025 as one of the big unknowns of the reigning national champions.

He played through several abandoned passes at the start of the Texas match and delivered a pass of 7 yards to Jeremiah Smith to convert a third and 4 earlier in what would end up being the second score of the afternoon Ohio State against the Longhorns.

Sayin crowned this walk with a pass of 40 yards at Carnell Tate who gave the Buckeyes a small breathing room and their quarter-arre her first university culminating point.

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A week later, he added several others, including a touch of 87 yards to Smith which was the second longer in the history of the Ohio state, but he admitted that he had made a bad decision when he tried to spin the ball to a covered receiver in the goal area in the second quarter, which led to an interception.

“The day of the coach always says that the problems are still there, so we have had great games today, but you know that there is certainly something to clean,” said Sayin. “The turnover I had in the red zone cannot have this. I cannot turn the ball as a quarterrier.

“So, certainly a few things to clean. We will watch the band, and we have to get out of it and be ready for next week.”

Only so many things can be learned from an opponent like Grambling, but Day enjoyed seeing Sayin execute the opportunities presented to him.

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“There were open guys, and it was good. He did his job,” said Day on Tuesday. “But I think you see how much the ball comes out quickly. He can see the ground well, and it was good to see him pushing the ball too on the ground because he has a strong arm. And when we can stretch the field vertically, horizontally, then run the ball, that’s where we are our best.”

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