US EditionOhio State's Julian Sayin Looking Forward to Following Idols as a Heisman Finalist
Julian Sayin led the nation with a 78.4% completion rate and 31 touchdowns, becoming one of four finalists for college football’s top individual honor.
- This weekend, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, a redshirt freshman, heads to New York City as one of four Heisman Trophy finalists for the ceremony on Dec. 13.
- Following Nick Saban's retirement after 17 seasons, Sayin entered the transfer portal during the Jan. 19, 2024 transfer-portal weekend, and his decision to join Ohio State became public by Jan. 21, aided by Tommy Rees's endorsement.
- Statistically, Julian Sayin led the nation with a 78.4% completion rate, topping Oregon quarterback Bo Nix's 77.4% mark as a first-year starter for the defending national champions.
- Sayin is likely to see his face on Times Square billboards, amplifying his profile as he returns to College Football Playoff preparation for the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31.
- After moving on Dec. 12, 2023, Julian Sayin spent recruiting time with Nick Saban but never played for him, and he now joins Ohio State Heisman finalists Dwayne Haskins Jr., Justin Fields, and C.J. Stroud.
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Ohio State's Julian Sayin looking forward to following idols as a Heisman finalist
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is heading to New York City as a Heisman Trophy finalist. He joins Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and others as finalists after a standout season.
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The Morning JournalOhio State QB Julian Sayin basks in being Heisman Trophy finalist
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is no stranger to the awards scene. The redshirt freshman quarterback, named as one of the top four finalists for this year’s Heisman Trophy, has not been to New York City since he went on a family trip around Christmas as a 12-year-old. A few years after that, Sayin made […]
How Ohio State’s Julian Sayin became a Heisman finalist: Sabanisms, siblings and charcuterie boards
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Julian Sayin’s family wanted to be prepared for Nick Saban’s arrival. It was an early-December day two years ago in Carlsbad, California, when the former Alabama coach arrived for an at-home visit with Sayin — a prized five-star quarterback committed to the Crimson Tide’s 2024 recruiting class.
Selection As Heisman Finalist “Surreal” for Julian Sayin, Even if Big Ten Championship Game Disappointment Lingers
The realization of a lifelong dream feels sweeter than words can express, even if it comes after bitter disappointment. Julian Sayin told friends and family growing up that he'd be in New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist someday. An Oregon fan in his youth, he watched Marcus Mariota hoist the award in 2014 and envisioned standing on the stage one day. Now that he'll officially be attending the ceremony as a finalist, he can only describe it a…
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