Urban Meyer didn’t hold back on Sayin. He praised the 20-year-old quarterback’s ability with “it’s magic when it comes out of his hand.” Meyer stopped short of anointing him, but he conveyed confidence that Sayin has the tools and the mindset to grow into elite territory early in his career.

On Monday, No. 3 Ohio State named QB Julian Sayin as its starter after winning their quarterback battle coming into this season. However, despite that nod, Joel Klatt expects him to continue to be a work in progress,

No Ohio State first-time starting quarterback has won an opener against a ranked team. Can Julian Sayin break through against No. 1 Texas Longhorns?

Ryan Day believes Ohio State will still need Lincoln Keinholz despite naming Julian Sayin the starting quarterback.