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Pressure Builds on Ohio State's QB Julian Sayin

7/14/2025

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Julian Sayin, the highly-touted five-star quarterback for Ohio State, is under intense scrutiny as he prepares to lead the Buckeyes in their championship quest. With the pivotal Week 1 clash against Texas looming, analyst J.D. Pickell stresses the urgency for Sayin to fully grasp the offense. Doubts linger about his ability to perform under pressure, especially compared to former star Will Howard.

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Julian Sayin, the highly-touted five-star quarterback for Ohio State, is under intense scrutiny as he prepares to lead the Buckeyes in their championship quest. With the pivotal Week 1 clash against Texas looming, analyst J.D. Pickell stresses the urgency for Sayin to fully grasp the offense. Doubts linger about his ability to perform under pressure, especially compared to former star Will Howard.