Julian Sayin’s command of the offense this season was nothing short of commendable. Coaches and analysts continue to praise his ability to quickly process defensive looks at the line of scrimmage. That poise, however, didn’t develop overnight. Much of it took shape under his predecessor, Will Howard. Sayin made an emotional confession on Howard’s lone season as Ohio State’s leader.

In a press conference on December 13, Sayin admitted that Howard played a major role in shaping him into the type of signal-caller he became in his debut year. “I think I learned a lot from Will Howard last year,” Sayin said. “Just the way he prepares, and the way he was just a leader, that offense leader in the building, and just took a lot from him.”

Will Howard only spent one season at Ohio State

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