COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Julian Sayin has continued to light up defenses ever since Ohio State let him loose and now he’s in the Heisman Trophy conversation .

The Buckeyes’ 38-14 provided the perfect stage for the first-year starter to have his true coming-out party. With the world watching, Sayin completed all but three of his 23 passes for 316 yards and four touchdowns. He’s also turning himself into a Pro Football Focus darling with yet another week with a grade of 90 or higher, reaching that for the third time in four games. His 92.2 was the highest of any player on either side of the ball.

Jeremiah Smith joined Sayin in the 90s with a 90.1 after catching all six of his targets for 123 yards and two touchdowns. It’s the second-highest grade of his career behind a 94.5 he posted in O

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