Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin talks Jeremiah Smith, Purdue’s defense, chemistry with his WR’s and dealing with the Pass Rush

By Danielle Daniels

 

 

Julian Sayin reacts to throwing a TD pass against Penn State, 11 1 2025 (By Samantha Madar of the Dispatch via Imagn Images)

 

 

Julian Sayin OSU QB Purdue Week Preview Wednesday November 5 2025

 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

*Having his name mentioned in Heisman talks

 

*His responsibility as QB for the nation’s #1 team

 

*What makes Jeremiah Smith exceptional

 

*Does it surprise him how teams bracket Smith on defense

 

*On Purdue’s switching defenses can prevent a challenge

 

*The chemistry with his WR’s

 

*How and when did he improve with the pass rush and traffic in his face

 

* When did he start to get good at getting away from the pass rush

 

*On his protection from the OL

 

* Inaudible question

 

* How did it help him watching his older brother play football

 

* On his key 3rd down run against Penn State

 

* On how baseball helped him with his throwing motion and working with Coach Day to become a better QB

 

 

 

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