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Ohio State quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith land preseason awards watch lists

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Ohio State quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith land preseason awards watch lists

Summary

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason watch list released on August 19, 2026. After a strong freshman year, where he was a Heisman finalist, Sayin is recognized for his completion percentage of 77.0 and 3,610 passing yards last season. Additionally, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith appears on the Fred Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list, following his significant performance over the past two years, where he accumulated 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdown receptions. The winners of both awards will be announced during ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards Show on December 11, 2026.

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Status Watch

•Julian Sayin led NCAA in completion percentage in 2025.
•Sayin's 3,610 passing yards rank fifth in Ohio State history.
•Jeremiah Smith has the most receiving yards in college football over last two years.
•The Johnny Unitas Award has never been won by an Ohio State quarterback.
•Biletnikoff Award has seen limited success for Ohio State wide receivers.

Latest Updates

1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State Quarterback Julian sayin makes another preseason watch list
1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith makes another preseason watch list

What they're saying

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The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason watch list was unveiled Wednesday. It was no surprise to see Ohio State QB Julian Sayin appearing.
— Yahoo Sports