Led by arguably the best defense in college football, Ohio State has outscored teams 255-41 through seven games. That’s with the ups and downs the offense has had with new quarterback Julian Sayin, a completely new rushing attack and two new play callers in Brian Hartline on offense and Matt Patricia on defense.

Ohio State football has plenty of talent around Julian Sayin, but that shouldn't take away from what the young quarterback is doing.

Plus, Sayin didn’t even start the season as the top Heisman favorite on the Ohio State offense. That was star WR Jeremiah Smith, who has 49 catches for 602 yards and seven TDs. Smith and Carnell Tate (34 catches for 587 yards and six TDs) are the best receiving duo in the country.

How does Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin compare among the nation's top QBs? Here's a look at his stats entering Week 8.

Is the 2025 Heisman Trophy race being set up for a possible Big Ten Championship Game between Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Julian Sayin Ohio State?

The Ohio State Buckeyes remain the No. 1 team in the nation, and their sophomore quarterback is finally getting some national love in his Heisman trophy odds.

Ohio State receiver Brandon Inniss did return after an earlier injury. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed his first 10 passes before an incompletion. Wisconsin's defense got a much-needed third-down stop to hold the Buckeyes to a 37-yard field goal.

Usually a tradition reserved for Michigan week, Ohio State football welcomed TBDBITL to the WHAC for its post-practice performance during the program’s second off week.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was recognized with a national Freshman of the Week award for his performance in Week 8 against Wisconsin.

Read where Julian Sayin fits into the three-way tie for Heisman Trophy betting odds after Week 8 of college football.

Ohio State football's Julian Sayin continued a historic start to his collegiate career with an impressive performance at Wisconsin.