Can't Wait For Saturday I'm just Sayin, Buckeyes quarterback won't be easy to contain
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Jun. 19—***
During the final two weeks of June, I am using this space to count down the top Heisman Trophy candidates for 2026.
Let's go a school that knows all about winning the Heisman. It has seven, including four quarterbacks. John Huarte is the most recent quarterback winner from the school in 1964.
Why is he on the list?
The Californian's accuracy makes him elite. He didn't force the ball too often, though it would be nice to see his eight interceptions drop a couple. His 32 touchdowns go in large part to an elite receiving group.
Fortunately, the best of that bunch, Jeremiah Smith, is back for one more run. You will see the superstar's name higher on this list.
We seem to forget that Sayin started his college career at Alabama before making a quick pivot to Columbus. He sat most of the 2024 season while Will Howard led Ohio State to the national title.
Watching and learning was good for Sayin, who had a monster 2025 season with 3,610 yards.
He knows his strengths and understands to get the ball to the playmakers, which Ohio State has more of than any other team,
This might be his last season at Ohio State. But with a crazy deep NFL quarterback class coming out, he would be better served waiting until 2028.
Sayin will get tested immediately with a Week 2 game at Texas. Indiana, Southern California, Oregon and Michigan are also on the schedule.
If the Buckeyes run the table, Sayin will be going back to New York for the Heisman ceremony. Perhaps as the favorite.
Speaking of the Heisman …
Burrow is a little bit bigger, but they both had to jump from one Power Four school to another before finding success. Their crazy-good accuracy is where they are the most alike.
5. Trinidad Chambliss Mississippi quarterback
6. CJ Carr, Notre Dame quarterback
7. Dante Moore, Oregon quarterback
8. Demond Williams Jr., Washington quarterback
9. Josh Hoover, Indiana quarterback
10. Darian Mensah, Miami quarterback
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