Ohio State is chasing something only a handful of programs have ever pulled off: consecutive national championships. And at the center of that quest is quarterback Julian Sayin, the nation’s most accurate passer and the steady hand guiding the No. 1 team in college football.
Sayin has been everything Ryan Day hoped for when he took over the offense, efficient, calm, and almost machine-like in his decision-making. He’s completing over 80% of his passes with 25 touchdowns and only four interceptions, numbers that would be impressive in any offense, but especially for a program defending a title with a giant target on its back.
Ohio State’s attack has looked nearly unstoppable. The Buckeyes spread the field, win matchups outside, and thrive on Sayin’s quick reads and ball placement. It’s not flashy in the way last year’s run sometimes was under Will Howard, but it’s every bit as effective, and maybe even more consistent.
The bigger storyline, though, goes beyond Sayin. If Ohio State does manage to repeat, it will force the college football world to take another hard look at Ryan Day’s legacy. Despite heavy criticism in past years, Day would own multiple national titles, elite quarterback development, and one of the nation’s most stable programs. That’s rare territory.
For now, the mission is simple: keep winning. And with the nation’s most accurate quarterback running the show, Ohio State looks as capable as ever of finishing the job again.
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