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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin looks to throw a pass against Grambling State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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

Julian Sayin passed the first two tests in a season-long course on being the Ohio State quarterback. The assignments were far different, but coach Ryan Day learned things about the sophomore in both. Sayin did enough to help the Buckeyes beat then-No. 1 Texas 14-7 to open the season then did just about everything right in a 70-0 blowout of Grambling State last week. Sayin completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown against Texas and then went 18-for-19 against GSU for 306 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. Top-ranked Ohio State hosts Ohio University on Saturday night.

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