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Nick Saban Calls Himself a 'Dumbass' for Shelving Julian Sayin as QB Becomes Heisman Front-Runner

His mea culpa spotlights the transfer portal’s power to recast a career.

Overview

  • On ESPN’s College GameDay, Saban said he kept Sayin on Alabama’s scout team for a year and called the move a “dumbass” decision.
  • Saban also praised Sayin’s precision, highlighting an NCAA-best completion rate near 80% and his ability to make every throw.
  • Sayin went 20-of-23 for 316 yards and four touchdowns in No. 1 Ohio State’s 38-14 win over Penn State, preserving the Buckeyes’ unbeaten run.
  • For the season, the redshirt freshman has 1,872 passing yards with 19 touchdowns and three interceptions, leading the nation in completion percentage.
  • The viral clip and latest performance boosted his Heisman position, with FanDuel installing him as the favorite at +185 ahead of Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.