The scenario appears plausible after the results of Week 10. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza remains the clear leader in T he Athletic ’s Heisman straw poll of writers and editors. But Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, after a big performance Saturday in the Buckeyes’ 38-14 win against Penn State, is gaining ground.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State is 8-0 and appears primed to be the No. 1 team in the first unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night. Coach Ryan Day will lead his team to the penultimate road game of the season this week against Purdue. Here’s everything that Day said at his press conference.

For the first time in about a month of action, the 2025 Heisman Trophy race has undergone a significant change up top.

The Oregon Ducks didn’t take the field in week 10, but several of their Big Ten rivals did. While quarterback Dante Moore’s Heisman Trophy odds remained stagnan

Former Notre Dame quarterback is confused why Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is not receiving more praise for the Heisman Trophy.

Ohio State keeps rolling along, and their quarterback's Heisman Trophy chances are only improving. Julian Sayin lit up Penn State on Saturday, finishing 20-of-23 for 316 yards and four scores in the Buckeyes' 38-14 win.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) celebrates during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025. Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) celebrates during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.