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.