Julian Sayin has been near the top of the Heisman Trophy odds sheet all season, but the Ohio State quarterback has lacked a signature performance due to the Buckeyes' dominance and schedule in the first 11 games.

That changed on Saturday afternoon in the Big House, as Sayin helped the Buckeyes top Michigan 27-9 on the road , snapping a brutal four-year losing streak against their hated rival with an impressive passing performance. Sayin's final stat line on Saturday looked much like what he's done all season -- 19 of 26 for 233 yards, three touchdowns and one interception -- but given the opponent, recent history in this rivalry and the weather, it was the kind of moment he needed to deliver to have a chance at college football's highest individual honor.

In his first season as th

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