Julian Sayin might not have taken a real college snap yet—but the energy around him feels like the beginning of something big in Columbus. The hype isn’t just smoke. It’s a signal. Sayin’s spring game was more than stats—it was a statement. The way he commanded the offense, the poise, the chemistry—he didn’t look like a freshman figuring it out. He looked like a QB1 on a mission.
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Can he lead Ohio State to back-to-back national championships?
That’s the million-dollar question. And honestly, it depends on two things:
1. Can he stay consistent when the lights hit different? Spring ball is one thing. Prime time vs. Texas, Penn State, and The Game in Ann Arbor? That’s when we find out what he’s really made of. If Sayin can translate his calm confidence into those pressure cookers, the Buckeyes won’t just be good—they’ll be dangerous.
2. Can the Buckeyes protect him and give him weapons? Luckily, this team isn’t light on firepower. The defense is loaded, the wideout room is always elite in Columbus, and the coaching—despite some shakeups—is still championship-caliber. If Sayin gets the support, he won’t need to be perfect, just efficient.
So is the hype too much?
Maybe. But at Ohio State, expectations are the rent you pay for wearing that jersey. Sayin knew what he signed up for, and based on early returns, he’s not running from the moment—he’s owning it.
Final take: Sayin has the arm, the mindset, and the situation to cook. Back-to-back nattys? That’s a monster ask. But getting Ohio State back to the dance? Very real. And if he grows week to week, who’s to say he doesn’t go full Joe Burrow 2019 and flip the sport on its head?
What do you think—is Sayin the real deal, or are we setting him up for an unfair crash?