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I’m just Sayin, not everyone is gonna trust an u proven freshman especially if he’s not getting the ball to his guys because of our defensive line wrecking shop!

they both play football - so they have to be the same

Thank you!!!

Most of the national chatter and Ohio State talk is about Arch Manning and the Texas offense. But Buckeye fans should really be paying attention to the Texas defense. The interior defensive line was the big question heading into spring, and early signs are very encouraging. Texas now has six defensive tackles who can make an impact and play big snaps. Last year they had four. This group may not include a 2nd- or 4th-round pick next year, but it has multiple future NFL players. What’s really impressive is the size — most of Texas’ front seven are 6’3” or taller, with several defensive linemen standing 6’5” or 6’6”. That length can create serious problems for both the run and the passing game, affecting blocking angles and giving the linebackers more room to make plays. The secondary is also strong. Texas returns four players who logged starter reps in the playoffs — Taafe, McDonald, Muhammad, and Guilbeau — along with Derek Williams, who was having an All-American type season before an ACL injury against Oklahoma. This unit is physical, experienced, and cohesive, and they’ve already been tested in big games. The pass rush is another major factor. Collin Simmons is just one piece. Trey Moore moves to off-ball linebacker after recording six sacks last year and 14 at UTSA the year before. Ethan Burke is a proven playmaker. Colton Vasek, now fully healthy, is as talented as anyone in the room. Brad Spence had 4.5 sacks at Arkansas. And Anthony Hill may be the best pass-rushing linebacker in the country — eight sacks last season, 5–6 the year before. Texas is deep, talented, and versatile on defense. Young players like Kobe Black, Tyanthony Smith, Graceson Littleton, Justus Terry, Lance Jackson, Josiah Sharma, and Elijah Barnes are already showing early-round NFL potential in reserve roles. Bottom line: this Texas defense is poised to exceed last year’s performance. The length, depth, and talent up front, combined with a physical secondary, could create real matchup problems. If Texas wins a national championship, the defense will be the foundation.

Sayin is 6ft with two pair of socks on at best weighing about 190. Stroud is 6'3" 218 with a cannon, what about Sayin says he's similar to Stroud.

Very smart business man! There’s a reason Bobby is the GOAT of the recruiting rankings industry.

Not what I'm seeing, aside from Texas boards - way more picks on OSU than Texas, at least from the national noise, and the spread is for OSU as well... Texas has some confidence, but there's a lot of people asking questions on Texas too... Gotta prove it on the field. 🤘

@Bobby Burton I need to borrow this for like 2 days so I can gloat in both of my teenagers faces.

I know there’s ALL this hype for arch, But my expectations are level headed for him. I don’t expect either QB to look spectacular in this game.

Wish I could make it - flight doesn't get in til like 10pm. Will be in my seat bright and early and burnt orange though. 🤘

Just not true

Agree, Saban wanted him, every QB Day has coached at OSU has made it to the league. Day said sayin reminds him a lot of CJ Stroud (not bad company to be compared to). His size does not bother me at all.

You're looking at it the wrong way. If Sayin is seeing ghosts then is it going to matter if everyone is running wide open downfeild, there will be more focus on hitting and confusing Sayin first. He's not going to have 5 seconds to decide where to go with the ball.

What I am most excited to see with Julian Sayin is his elite “processing speed” that we have always heard about.

This is 100% right, but like my fellow Buckeye pointed out, whether it’s on screens or reverses, Smith is going to get the ball a minimum of 8-10 times. They’ll make sure of that.

Sure they may limit him throwing deep but you can not seriously think he is not going to be able to hit slants/ screens, quick digs and or outs to the other two receivers and or TE / RB's. Our interior OL is all back with 5 Star new starting Left tackle. Even with pressure you can double the DE and roll Sayin out. Not to mention the reason Sayin was a 5 star was his quick release and accuracy. He graded out slightly higher than Arch as a 5star.

Honestly, it isn’t something I have thought about. Thanks now I won’t be able to sleep! My philosophy is height doesn’t matter until you get to the NFL. I don’t think it’ll be an issue.

I think the biggest reason Texas won’t be able to sell out to stop Jeremiah is because we didn’t have a Max Klare on the roster.

This is just me watching Sayin. I have to ask with his size, his arm slot, and the fact that you're going to want to get the ball out quickly, are you worried about about tipped passes? That would be a real concern if I were a Buckeye fan.

Yeah for sure. I think us Ohio State fans need to accept that there are going to be ugly moments from Julian Sayin on Saturday. Now hopefully they don’t cost Ohio State too much, but there will be times (or maybe the entire game) that he struggles.

Arch is definitely the prototype of exactly what you would want your NFL QB to look like. I can’t wait for this one.

Fantastic ! 🤘🏻

Great news.

But that's just it I'm not talking about Smith. Smith is just 1/11 if the person throwing the ball is confused or the guys up front can't get em blocked up. Its takes a lot to get the ball to a receiver, and when you have recievers like OSU you attack the person throwing the ball.