Overview
- Sayin was officially selected as one of four Heisman Trophy finalists, joining Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia.
- He led Ohio State to a 12-1 regular season that ended a four-game skid against Michigan before a 13-10 Big Ten title-game loss to Indiana.
- He acknowledged red-zone and third-down shortcomings after the championship defeat, saying execution in those areas is on him.
- Pro Football Focus graded Sayin as the top quarterback in college football following a debut season with 3,323 passing yards and 31 touchdowns.
- Second-seeded Ohio State will play in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31 in the College Football Playoff against the winner of Texas A&M vs. Miami on Dec. 20.