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Unlike last season, Ohio State isn't enthralled in a quarterback battle. Instead, we know exactly who will be under center with the return of Heisman finalist Julian Sayin. All the Carlsbad, California, native did last season was lead the FBS in completion percentage, nearly breaking the record for all-time accuracy in a season.
You would think earning a trip to New York to be a part of the bronze statue festivities would result in a lot of hype entering this season, but that hasn't been the case everywhere. Sure, Sayin has made some lists about the Heisman and chances of having an even better year this season, but the buzz has been quite muted compared to others that have come back in a similar position in the past.
And now this ...
The Athletic published a piece last week after polling roughly three dozen coaches, general managers, personnel directors, scouts and other front office staffers, looking to separate the college quarterbacks and rank them (subscription may be required) for the 2026 season. After compiling all of the data and comments, Sayin didn't even land in the top three, but checked in at No. 5 overall. It's not a total slight, of course, because being a top-five quarterback in college isn't anything to sneeze at, but it's lower than what you would expect.
Sayin did make it into eight quarterbacks landing in Tier 1, which is being described by The Athletic as “the best of the best. They have a strong combination of proven production and elite traits and are among the Heisman Trophy frontrunners. Coaches want to build teams around them.”
Still, Sayin checked in behind Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss, Oregon’s Dante Moore, Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, and Darian Mensah of Miami (Fla.). The Athletic's Antonio Morales and Sam Khan Jr. went on to say that Sayin was one of the more polarizing quarterbacks in the rankings, adding that one Big Ten general manager called Sayin "overrated and just a game manager," while another ACC colleague begged to differ.
“I think people are criminally low on Sayin,” the unnamed staffer told The Athletic. “I think Sayin is a top-two or three quarterback, and anyone else who doesn’t have him there is wrong.”
Sayin threw for 3,610 yards, 32 touchdowns and only eight interceptions while completing 77.0 percent of his passes last season, all great marks no matter who you are throwing to. Others have apparently also questioned Sayin's heart and toughness coming into the season, and hopefully he can use it all as motivation to come back and show even better in 2026.
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This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Ohio State QB Julian Sayin ranked surprisingly low by 'The Athletic'
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You would think earning a trip to New York to be a part of the bronze statue festivities would result in a lot of hype entering this season, but that hasn't been the case everywhere. Sure, Sayin has made some lists about the Heisman and chances of having an even better year this season, but the buzz has been quite muted compared to others that have come back in a similar position in the past.
And now this ...
The Athletic published a piece last week after polling roughly three dozen coaches, general managers, personnel directors, scouts and other front office staffers, looking to separate the college quarterbacks and rank them (subscription may be required) for the 2026 season. After compiling all of the data and comments, Sayin didn't even land in the top three, but checked in at No. 5 overall. It's not a total slight, of course, because being a top-five quarterback in college isn't anything to sneeze at, but it's lower than what you would expect.
Sayin did make it into eight quarterbacks landing in Tier 1, which is being described by The Athletic as “the best of the best. They have a strong combination of proven production and elite traits and are among the Heisman Trophy frontrunners. Coaches want to build teams around them.”
As the 2026 season approaches, we’re once again ranking every projected starting QB in major college football.@AntonioCMorales and @skhanjr categorized 138 quarterbacks into tiershttps://t.co/RvVpervYWq
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 21, 2026
Still, Sayin checked in behind Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss, Oregon’s Dante Moore, Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, and Darian Mensah of Miami (Fla.). The Athletic's Antonio Morales and Sam Khan Jr. went on to say that Sayin was one of the more polarizing quarterbacks in the rankings, adding that one Big Ten general manager called Sayin "overrated and just a game manager," while another ACC colleague begged to differ.
“I think people are criminally low on Sayin,” the unnamed staffer told The Athletic. “I think Sayin is a top-two or three quarterback, and anyone else who doesn’t have him there is wrong.”
Sayin threw for 3,610 yards, 32 touchdowns and only eight interceptions while completing 77.0 percent of his passes last season, all great marks no matter who you are throwing to. Others have apparently also questioned Sayin's heart and toughness coming into the season, and hopefully he can use it all as motivation to come back and show even better in 2026.
Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Ohio State QB Julian Sayin ranked surprisingly low by 'The Athletic'
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