Julian Sayin's injury impacts Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Heisman bid

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Julian Sayin's injury impacts Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Heisman bid
Summary

Julian Sayin, the Ohio State Buckeyes' starting quarterback, will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Coming off a productive start with 2,007 passing yards and 19 touchdowns, Sayin's absence raises questions about the impact on star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith's Heisman Trophy campaign. Despite the uncertainty, history suggests Smith could potentially strengthen his case. Smith has 52 receptions for 984 yards and 12 touchdowns this season and leads the nation in several receiving categories. As Ohio State strives to maintain its top-ranking, Smith's performance may be crucial in shaping his Heisman narrative moving forward.

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  • •Julian Sayin is out for the season with an indefinite injury.
  • •Jeremiah Smith has 52 receptions for 984 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.
  • •Ohio State remains a top-ranked team, impacting Smith's Heisman chances.
  • •History shows Heisman contenders can succeed without their starting quarterback.
  • •Smith's ability to perform under pressure will be closely scrutinized.
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  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith’s Heisman Case Gets Boost From Past Receiver Success After Julian Sayin Injury
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Ohio State Buckeyes‘ head coach Ryan Day has confirmed that their starting quarterback Julian Sayin will be out of for indefinite time period which ends his season only after 7 games. This might be big loss for the Buckeyes but is it going to stand in the way of wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and the […] The post Jeremiah Smith’s Heisman Case Gets Boost From Past Receiver Success After Julian Sayin Injury appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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