Julian Sayin returns bigger and stronger as Ohio State’s QB, chasing an even better Year 2
Julian Sayin says added strength from offseason work with Mickey Marotti is helping his throwing and running as Ohio State opens camp.
- On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin opened preseason training camp at 215 pounds, displaying his heavier frame during the Buckeyes' third practice.
- Sayin added the weight following an offseason program with strength and conditioning coach Mickey Marotti, building from his 208-pound playing weight last year to improve his throwing pace.
- In 2025, Sayin threw for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns while setting an Ohio State record with a 77% completion percentage, though his efficiency inside the 20-yard line dipped to 67.2%.
- Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said Sayin has matured emotionally: "You've experienced ups and downs, you're not going to ride the emotional roller coaster." Day emphasizes tight red zone windows require faster throws.
- At 6-1, Sayin remains smaller than NFL quarterbacks Josh Allen and Joe Burrow, but the added bulk should help him navigate contact and withstand pressure more smoothly during his sophomore season.
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Julian Sayin Announces Major Transformation to Help Ryan Day's Ohio State
Entering the 2026 season, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has been tipped to become one of college football’s best quarterbacks. In a season that could determine the trajectory of his professional career, Sayin has undergone a major physical change that would push him closer to expectations. “Yeah, I’m about 215 [pounds] now,” Sayin told the media after the third day of the Buckeyes’ fall camp. “So, a little bit heavier than last year. It wa…
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Julian Sayin returns bigger and stronger as Ohio State’s QB, chasing an even better Year 2
Julian Sayin is back as Ohio State's starting quarterback, now bigger and stronger for his second season after he threw for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns last season.
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