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 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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