Heisman Hopefuls Manning and Sayin to Face Off when No. 1 Ohio State Meets No. 4 Texas in Austin
Arch Manning and Julian Sayin return as Heisman contenders, with Ohio State’s quarterback coming off 3,610 passing yards and 32 touchdowns last season.
- On Saturday in Austin, No. 1 Ohio State faces No. 4 Texas in a blockbuster rematch that could define both teams' seasons and set the narrative for playoff contention.
- Last year's season-opening loss to Ohio State derailed Arch Manning's Heisman campaign, while Julian Sayin emerged as a standout finalist. Ohio State coach Ryan Day observed, "He's really improved," regarding Manning's development over the past year.
- Both quarterbacks dominated their season openers. Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-3 win over Ball State, while Manning recorded 305 yards and four touchdowns in a 59-7 victory over Texas State.
- Manning faces formidable challenges in Austin: a crowd exceeding 100,000 and Texas All-American edge rusher Colin Simmons during the 6:30 p.m. kickoff in late summer heat that could reach the 90s.
- Sayin remains the only top-four Heisman Trophy finalist from last season returning to play this year, while Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has built a powerhouse offensive lineup targeting a College Football Playoff berth.
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