COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Julian Sayin has been so efficient in his first season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback that his numbers against Illinois can be viewed as a step back.

Sayin’s day lacked explosiveness with just 166 yards and two touchdowns, but he still managed to complete 70% of his passes, which is 10% less than where he was on the season coming into a 34-16 win over Illinois.

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