Heisman Hopefuls Manning and Sayin to Face Off when No. 1 Ohio State Meets No. 4 Texas in Austin
Arch Manning and Julian Sayin return as Heisman contenders, with Ohio State’s quarterback coming off 3,610 passing yards and 32 touchdowns last season.
- On Saturday in Austin, Ohio State faces Texas in a blockbuster rematch that could define both teams' seasons and the trajectories of their quarterbacks.
- Last year, quarterback Arch Manning struggled during a season-opening loss to Ohio State, while Julian Sayin launched a standout season that made him a Heisman Trophy finalist. Ohio State coach Ryan Day noted Manning's growth: "He's really improved and give him a lot of credit for putting the work in."
- Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-3 season-opening win, while Manning recorded 305 yards and four touchdowns during a 59-7 victory over Texas State.
- Manning will face a rigorous test Saturday: a crowd in excess of 100,000, late-summer heat potentially reaching the 90s, and Texas All-American edge rusher Colin Simmons at 6:30 p.m. kickoff.
- Sayin remains the only player among last season's top four Heisman Trophy finalists to return this year, while Texas coach Steve Sarkisian built a powerhouse offensive lineup targeting the College Football Playoff.
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