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Ryan Day defends Julian Sayin against running playmaker criticisms

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:34 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Ryan Day defends Julian Sayin against running playmaker criticisms

Summary

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day spoke out against fans calling for quarterback Julian Sayin to run more during games. Sayin has been a standout performer, completing over 70% of his passes with 839 yards and six touchdowns this season. Day compared Sayin's style to that of Tom Brady, emphasizing that effective playmakers can operate from the pocket. The Buckeyes are set to begin Big Ten play on Saturday against Illinois in Columbus, where Sayin is expected to lead an offense that has seen significant success so far this year.

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By the Numbers

•Julian Sayin has 839 passing yards and six touchdowns this season.
•Ryan Day likens Sayin's style to Tom Brady's approach.
•Ohio State is ranked in the top 10 despite a prior loss.
•The Buckeyes face Illinois on Saturday to start Big Ten play.

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4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State news: Ryan Day fires back at fans who want Julian Sayin to run more

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Ohio State football is one of the best teams in college football this season, and Ryan Day’s squad is still ranked firmly in the top 10 despite blowing a 20-point lead to Texas in Week 2. Despite that, the Buckeyes are still on track to roll through the Big Ten and make a run at the College Football Playoff. A lot of the optimism around this Ohio […] The post Ohio State news: Ryan Day fires back at fans who want Julian Sayin to run more appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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