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Ohio State’s Ryan Day Makes Bold Claim About Julian Sayin Going Into 2026
The Ohio State Buckeyes are still feeling the effects of losing in the College Football Playoffs, when they were one of the favorites to win it all, but the focus shifts to the 2026 season and preparations for it.
Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day released a new episode of his show “The Ryan Day Show” when he talked about his young quarterback Julian Sayin after finishing his first season as the starting quarterback. Day made sure everyone knew his feelings on Sayin.
“We feel like we have the best quarterback coming back in college football next year,” Day said. “One of the youngest guys to get to New York City, I think, in a while. Most of the guys who’ve been going there are older guys. So we’re all excited about this year for him and taking the next step, even as a leader, and all the different things. But obviously a great first year for him.”
Ryan Day backs his quarterback Julian Sayin as the best in the nation in 2026
Sayin was very impressive in his first full season as the starter and proved his coach right, proving he is one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. He finished with a completion percentage of 77% and a QBR of 88.4, throwing for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns to eight interceptions.
It helps that Sayin has two of the best wide receivers in the nation at his disposal: Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith. Sayin also had one of the top tight ends in college football with Max Klare helping out.
The 2026 season will be a true test for Sayin as the starting quarterback, as he will still have Smith, but Klare and Tate are heading to the NFL. Ohio State could lean more on running back Bo Jackson to help in the run game to balance out the offense, but more pressure is on Sayin to perform.
Another challenge for Sayin is the tougher schedule Ohio State will face compared to the one it had in the 2025 season. The Buckeyes will have to play top teams like Oregon, Indiana, Texas, and Michigan on the calendar. Not an easy task for a team with a lot to prove after their disappointing 2025 campaign.
There’s a lot of belief in Sayin that he will be an early favorite to win the Heisman Trophy in 2026, and with Day by his side, the Buckeyes might have a tougher season ahead, but they have always had enough talent to work through their struggles. They should be considered for the national title because of their quarterback.
2026 U20 World Team Trials
At Geneva, Ohio, May 29
Best-of-Three Final Results
57 kg
Isaiah Cortez (Spartan Combat RTC/ TMWC) defeats Grey Burnett (Burnett Trained Wrestling), two matches to none
Round 1 – Cortez dec. Burnett, 5-1
Round 2 – Cortez tech. fall Burnett, 10-0
61 kg
Aaron Seidel (SERTC- TMWC) defeats Elijah Cortez (Spartan Combat RTC/ TMWC), two matches to none
Round 1 – Seidel tech. fall Cortez, 10-0
Round 2 – Seidel tech. fall Cortez, 10-0
65 kg
Bo Bassett (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club (TMWC)) defeats Clinton Shepherd (Howe Wrestling School, LLC), two matches to none
Round 1 – Bassett fall Shepherd, 2:40
Round 2 – Bassett tech. fall Shepherd, 10-0
70 kg
Landon Robideau (Cowboy RTC) defeats Melvin Miller (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club (TMWC)), two matches to none
Round 1 – Robideau dec. Miller, 5-0
Round 2 – Robideau tech. fall, 12-0
74 kg
Jayden James (KD Training Center/ TMWC) defeats Ladarion Lockett (Cowboy RTC), two matches to none
Round 1 – James dec. Lockett, 5-4
Round 2 – James dec. Lockett, 4-2
79 kg
Ryan Burton (SERTC- TMWC) defeats Joseph Jeter (Position Wrestling), two matches to none
Round 1 – Burton dec. Jeter, 10-7
Round 2 – Burton dec. Jeter, 8-1
86 kg
Aeoden Sinclair (Tiger Style Wrestling Club) defeats Brock Mantanona (Cliff Keen Wrestling Club), two matches to none
Round 1 – Sinclair dec. Mantanona, 6-0
Round 2 – Sinclair tech. fall Mantanona, 10-0
92 kg
Jimmy Mastny (Relentless Training Center) defeats Karson Tompkins (Air Force Regional Training Center), two matches to none
Round 1 – Mastny fall Tompkins, 3:31
Round 2 – Mastny tech. fall Tompkins, 10-0
97 kg
Michael Boyle (Ohio Crazy Goats Wrestling Club) defeats Garett Kawczynski (Askren Wrestling Academy), two matches to none
Round 1 – Boyle tech. fall Kawczynski, 10-0
Round 2 – Boyle tech. fall Kawczynski, 10-0
125 kg
Dreshaun Ross (Cowboy RTC) defeats Coby Merrill (NYAC), two matches to one
Round 1 – Merrill tech. fall Ross, 11-0
Round 2 – Ross dec. Merrill 9-2
Round 3 – Ross dec. Merrill, 7-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Central Ohio family has filed a lawsuit against a Hilliard funeral home after their mother was accidentally cremated, despite plans for her to be buried.
According to court documents, Tidd Funeral Home cremated Nancy Anders in June of last year against the family’s wishes. The lawsuit states Anders died a week earlier in May.
The family says Anders had planned and prepaid for funeral arrangements two years before her death to be buried with her late husband. The arrangements did not include cremation because, the family says, she did not believe in the concept.
The lawsuit says the family was told a week after her death that she had been accidentally cremated. It also accuses Tidd Funeral Home of cremating her even though the proper authorization form was never signed.
The family says they have suffered physical illness and emotional trauma and are seeking $25,000 in damages. They are also asking for the case to be decided by a jury.
ABC 6 reached out to the funeral home for comment but had not heard back.
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