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Matt Patricia Compares Julian Sayin to Drew Brees as Heisman Case Strengthens

PFF and ESPN now rate the redshirt freshman No. 1 entering Week 12.

Overview

  • The Ohio State quarterback has the Buckeyes at 9-0 and is completing 80.9% of his passes, putting him on pace to break the NCAA single-season record.
  • Through Week 11 he is 203-of-251 for 2,491 yards with 24 touchdowns and four interceptions, including three straight 300-yard games.
  • Betting markets list Sayin as the Heisman odds leader entering Week 12, with Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Alabama’s Ty Simpson close behind.
  • PFF keeps Sayin as its Heisman pick, citing a nation-best 93.5 grade and an 86.3% adjusted completion rate that would be a PFF record.
  • Ohio State DC Matt Patricia, a three-time Super Bowl winner, publicly likened Sayin to a young Drew Brees as some analysts question whether his lack of late-game drama could affect voters.