In his first season as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback, Sayin led the nation in competition percentage (77.0) and ranked second nationally in quarterback rating (177.46), while passing for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns.
He now has a complete offseason to review the film and identify areas for improvement.
"Playing with Julian was a blessing," wide receiver Carnell Tate said. "The man is crazy accurate and crazy smart. So, he's able to put the ball where no other quarterback can put it and keep it going."
RB BO JACKSON
After starting his freshman season as the Scarlet and Gray's third-choice running back and not playing in the first game, Bo Jackson quickly proved to be Ohio State's best rushing option. Following back-to-back 100-yard rushing games against Grambling State and Ohio, Jackson earned a larger role, eventually rising to RB1 status, surpassing CJ Donaldson and James Peoples, and maintaining the starting position for most of the year.
Jackson became the fifth Buckeye true freshman to rush for 1,000 yards, finishing the season with 1,090 yards and six touchdowns. While it was a strong start to his college career, Donaldson believes there are even better days ahead for Jackson.
"The details," Donaldson said of how Jackson can take the next step. "That guy already had natural talent, but now you put those details behind the talent, and he can take off. He's definitely gonna be a Heisman winner soon… His size and ability to make people miss — he did that as a freshman. He had one year of being under (running backs coach Carlos Locklyn); imagine what two years or three years can do."