Arch Manning and Julian Sayin can make an important statement against each other that has nothing to do with the Heisman Trophy.

Urban Meyer didn’t hold back on Sayin. He praised the 20-year-old quarterback’s ability with “it’s magic when it comes out of his hand.” Meyer stopped short of anointing him, but he conveyed confidence that Sayin has the tools and the mindset to grow into elite territory early in his career.

On Monday, Ohio State named Julian Sayin its starting quarterback for its Week 1 showdown against Texas and QB Arch Manning. During an appearance on The Herd With Colin Cowherd, former OSU head coach Urban Meyer made a bold comparison between Sayin and Manning.

Julian Sayin has officially been named Ohio State's starting quarterback ahead of the 2025 regular season. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced on Monday afternoon, August 18 that the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback,