COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State hasn't had a Heisman Trophy winner since quarterback Troy Smith captured the award in 2006.

But heading into the final month of the regular season, the Buckeyes now boast the Heisman front-runner.

Julian Sayin delivered another scintillating performance Saturday in a 38-14 win over Penn State . The sophomore quarterback completed 20 of 23 passes for 316 yards and four touchdowns.

With this latest outing, Sayin jumped Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to become the Heisman favorite (+175), according to ESPN BET.

"If Julian continues to play the way that he's playing, he deserves to be in the [Heisman] conversation, at the very least," Ohio State coach Ryan Day said.

Sayin now has four games this season comple

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