Julian Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas 14-7
Julian Sayin completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown, managing the offense carefully to secure the Buckeyes' win over top-ranked Texas.
- On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Ohio State's third-ranked Buckeyes defeated top-ranked Texas 14-7 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
- This game marked quarterback Julian Sayin's first start after Ohio State secured him via transfer, despite some preseason uncertainty about his consistency.
- Sayin threw for 126 yards on 13 of 20 attempts, including a 40-yard touchdown connection with Carnell Tate, while Ohio State's defense made crucial stops down the stretch.
- Ryan Day praised Sayin’s composure, noting he managed the offense well in his debut and avoided risking too much too soon, calling it "an awesome atmosphere."
- The win snapped Texas’s 11-game true road winning streak, supported Ohio State’s national title defense, and positioned the Buckeyes to likely take the top spot in the AP poll.
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Julian Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas 14-7
Julian Sayin had a 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate early in the fourth quarter, Ohio State’s defense got a couple key stops in the red zone and the third-ranked Buckeyes opened their season with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas on Saturday.
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