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Julian Sayin Answers Ryan Day’s Challenge in Ohio State’s Win Over Illinois

Julian Sayin answered Ryan Day’s challenge with his arm and his legs, throwing for 367 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing score in Ohio State’s 42–19 win over Illinois.

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Jeremiah Smith scores 4 TDs as No. 7 Ohio State rolls past Illinois

Jeremiah Smith caught a career-high four touchdowns, three in the first half, and Julian Sayin threw for four scores and ran for another when No. 7 Ohio State defeated visiting Illinois 42-19 in Columbus on Saturday.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Ryan Day Announces Future Plan for Unsung Buckeyes Hero Stuck In Julian Sayin’s Shadow

Justyn Martin may be stuck behind Julian Sayin on the depth chart, but his work on the practice field is making real noise. Coach Ryan Day revealed that the scout-team quarterback has shown so much raw athleticism that Ohio State is now building a special package of plays just for him.

College Football News / TWSN / September 24

Should Ohio State Bench Julian Sayin?

I saw a great breakdown on Instagram about Julian Sayin. Is Sayin really the quarterback who can lead Ohio State to a National Championship Should Julian

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 23

Big Ten QB Rankings: Julian Sayin Climbs as Dante Moore Faces Jayden Maiava in Week 4

The Big Ten quarterback rankings entering Week 4 set up two head-to-head tests, as Oregon's Dante Moore visits USC's Jayden Maiava and Illinois' Katin Houser visits Ohio State's Julian Sayin on Saturday.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Ryan Day Gives Major Update on Ohio State QB Room to Help Julian Sayin

Ryan Day has made his decision on who is currently next in line behind Julian Sayin, and the answer could make life a little easier for Ohio State’s starting quarterback.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 22

Ohio State coach Ryan Day challenges Julian Sayin before Big Ten Opener vs. Illinois

Ohio State is 2-1 on the season as they prepare to open up Big Ten play. It was a bounce-back game for Ohio State, as they defeated Kent State after the loss to Texas.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Ohio State Legend Comes to Ryan Day’s Defense for Major Julian Sayin Decision

Ryan Day is facing heat again for a quarterback decision he made last year, even though Julian Sayin led Ohio State all the way to a Heisman nod in 2025.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin made an admission after losing to Texas that fits exactly what Buckeye Nation watched play out

Julian Sayin’s biggest mistake against Texas has him feeling some type of way following the loss to the Longhorns. The Ohio State Buckeyes have a choice after Saturday’s 24-23 loss to the Texas Longhorns.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 15

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin finds silver lining from Texas debacle that will only make Buckeyes stronger

Ohio State allowed Texas to come back from 20-points down in the fourth quarter on the way to a 24-23 loss. The Buckeyes had plenty of chances to put the game away, but Julian Sayin and the offense could not pull it off.

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Browns Predicted to Shake Up Roster With New Quarterback Move

Tankathon’s latest 2027 NFL mock draft has the Cleveland Browns selecting Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin with the No. 12 overall pick, adding another name to a franchise still searching for a long-term answer under center.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Arch Manning’s biggest difference from Julian Sayin helped Texas beat Ohio State and could be crucial to a Longhorns’ title run

Texas quarterback Arch Manning did just enough at the right time to lead the Longhorns’ to a massive Week 2 victory over Ohio State. Here’s the difference between Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / September 13

Julian Sayin Takes Responsibility After Ohio State’s Stunning Collapse

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin did not attempt to deflect responsibility after the Buckeyes’ stunning loss to Texas. Ohio State carried a commanding 23-3 lead into the fourth quarter but could not finish the job.

College Football News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 11

Julian Sayin Explains Why Jeremiah Smith Has Been Quiet Against Texas

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Julian Sayin said the ball has not gone to Jeremiah Smith in Ohio State Buckeyes games against Texas, and that he had chances to change that last season and did not take them.

College Football News / TWSN / September 11

Julian Sayin Receives the Ultimate Endorsement From Nick Saban

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin‘s accuracy immediately has jumped off the screen when he plays, but recently Nick Saban revealed another quality that is helping Sayin separate himself.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 11

Ohio State vs. Texas: What to know about Week 2 blockbuster

No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 4 Texas: What to know about Week 2 blockbuster

College football didn't make fans wait long for a game with national championship implications. No. 1 Ohio State travels to Austin on Saturday night for a showdown with No. 4 Texas that could eventually serve as a College Football Playoff preview.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 10

What QBs Arch Manning, Julian Sayin must do to boost 2027 NFL Draft stock in Texas-Ohio State rematch

Many eyes will be on junior quarterbacks Arch Manning (Texas Longhorns) and Julian Sayin (Ohio State Buckeyes) on Saturday, including those of NFL scouts.

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College Football News / EasySportz / September 8

Ohio State’s Biggest Concern Going Into Saturday Is This

Ohio State might have the most talented offense in college football. Julian Sayin is back. Jeremiah Smith might be the best player in America. The Buckeyes are loaded with weapons and just scored 56 points in their Week 1 destruction of Ball State.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 5

Jeremiah Smith snags 2 TDs as No. 1 Ohio State routs Ball State

Julian Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair to Jeremiah Smith, as No. 1 Ohio State crushed Ball State 56-3 on Saturday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 29

Five questions that will define 2026 college football season

College football is back: Five questions that will define 2026 season

We have spent eight months talking about transfer classes, recruiting rankings and which quarterback looked fantastic while wearing a red practice jersey. Enough of that. College football is back Saturday.

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Arthur Smith has an embarrassment of riches at Ohio State, including running the football

Arthur Smith is going to have a lot to work with as he calls plays for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2026.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 31

OSU's Ryan Day shares Julian Sayin's biggest offseason improvement

Ohio State's Ryan Day shares Julian Sayin's biggest offseason improvement

Sayin, a projected NFL first-round pick, struggled under pressure and in collapsed pockets, but he still showed flashes of great talent when given enough time and room to operate.

Jeremiah Smith responds to possibility of staying at Ohio State longer

Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

Indiana's Curt Cignetti torches the SEC in brutal comments

Cignetti had the most incredible line about repeating as champions

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 30

Ryan Day explains the Arthur Smith-Julian Sayin dynamic at Ohio State

Arthur Smith has seen a few things as a football coach, and now that he's the offensive coordinator of the Ohio State Buckeyes, he's bringing it all into play.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Jeremiah Smith responds to possibility of staying at Ohio State longer

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

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