A 56-3 win over Ball State showcased the version of him that turned him into a Heisman Trophy finalist last year. He was explosive, throwing for 320 yards and three touchdowns. But he was also efficient, completely all but four of his 25 pass attempts.

The top-ranked team in the nation relied on its star trio of returning starters.

Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, while Ohio State's ground game and defense combined to overwhelm Ball State in a 49-3 blowout.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's starting experience has brought a bigger leadership role and deeper knowledge of an evolving offense.

Two of college football's biggest brands knock helmets when Ohio State takes its No. 1 ranking to Texas in a key non-conference game.

The No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes opened the 2026 college football season with a 56-3 victory over the Ball State Cardinals, powered by standout performances from returning juniors Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin.

Julian Sayin’s main focus during Ohio State’s fall camp last year was on winning the starting quarterback job.

In a recent poll of 18 coaches conducted by The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, an anonymous Big Ten running backs coach expressed skepticism about the hype surrounding Jeremiah Smith . He claimed that using Cover-2 coverage could effectively neutralize the Ohio State Buckeyes’ star wide receiver,