Overview
- Patricia made the comparison on the Downs 2 Business podcast, praising Sayin’s efficiency, leadership and quick decision-making.
- Sayin is completing 80.9% of his passes through nine games, a pace that would eclipse the NCAA single-season mark currently held by Bo Nix at 77.4%.
- The redshirt freshman has 2,491 yards, 24 touchdowns and four interceptions with only five sacks allowed during Ohio State’s 9-0 start.
- Ohio State hosts UCLA on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC after Sayin went 81.8% for 303 yards in a 34–10 win over Purdue.
- Sayin enters Week 12 as the betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy, sits No. 1 in ESPN’s Power Four QB ranking and remains PFF’s top pick.