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Matt Patricia Calls Ohio State Freshman Julian Sayin a 'Young Drew Brees'

The endorsement spotlights Sayin’s 80.9% completion rate that has him tracking for an NCAA record.

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.