#1 Quarterback Julian Sayin in Portal
Julian Sayin has entered the portal. His final list was Alabama, Texas, LSU, and Ohio State. Could this explain why Ryan Day hired Bill O’Brien (I’m not sure how involved he would have been in Sayin’s recruitment prior to leaving Alabama)
January 19th, 2024 at 9:40 AM ^
Would take.
Probably not considering us though.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:42 AM ^
I’m more concerned he’s destined for Ohio State. The other schools on the list are pretty set at QB.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:44 AM ^
Is LSU? Seems like that could be a landing spot.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:48 AM ^
I'd imagine Underwood being committed there would affect that or visa versa
January 19th, 2024 at 9:52 AM ^
I suppose, but that would be no different than OSU with Air Noland, plus they have a more established starter (Howard) than Nussmeir.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:46 AM ^
OSU brought in Air Noland in the same class, though. Not sure he'd want to go to a team with another 5* QB in the same class. But in the portal era, who the heck knows.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:38 AM ^
Every time I see "Air Noland" I can't help but think about that joke someone made about his RB brother, "Land Noair"
January 19th, 2024 at 11:40 AM ^
For the last 2 months, OSU fans had Air Noland labeled as the program savior.......
He's about to be replaced by Sayin
And the portal is good for CFB??
January 19th, 2024 at 1:31 PM ^
I have no idea what you're Sayin.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:47 AM ^
I highly doubt it. Sayin stuck around while Tommy Rees was OC the whole year. He didn't go to Bama for BOB. OSU has Air Noland and already brought in Will Howard to start this year
January 19th, 2024 at 10:17 AM ^
Apparently BOB was his recruiter and he said he wants to play for him. I do not know why he'd want to battle Air Noland for the honor of being the next McCord.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:17 AM ^
Why would he go to OSU when they already have Noland? Aren't they both the same class?
If Sayin goes there, I have to believe one of them eventually transfers.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:54 AM ^
Agree, Sayin to OSU just doesn't make sense with 5-star Noland already signed and expected to be their starter in 2025. We have a far better chance of signing Sayin than OSU but for that to happen, our 2024 coaching staff needs to be in place of course
January 19th, 2024 at 11:48 AM ^
Being a signee does not guarantee Noland the job. He hasn’t been in the practice field yet. This is just like when McCord and Ewers both went to OSU to compete with Stroud after Fields.
Very few QBs are settled in their jobs, which is why many of them are leaving 1) to follow their coaches and the offense they already know or 2) to take their already proven capabilities from a smaller school to a bigger program in need or 3) to use their HS blue chip status to get a chance at a school after losing out on a job or not liking their experience or coaches at old school or) a combo of the above.
We may see Noland transfer if he doesn’t feel he’s getting an opportunity to compete with Sayin or feels lied to.
All teams have no QB if they have 4 QBs. Howard is a stop gap for OSU and then the pecking order after him is determined by practice performance, most likely.
OSU is chasing us for a competent starter, buying more lotto tickets, and I know everyone that drops their jaws to the floor for 5 stars will cry about Harbaugh’s flirt with the pros, but I believe Moore is at M to stay as HC or OC—if he were less confident with the QB room or felt “need” to find a transfer QB, he’d pursue those guys more in the portal.
This is the way.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:20 PM ^
Him transferring one week into his first semester is notable because he wouldn't be allowed to transfer a second time without sitting out a year. If he loses the competition to Noland, he'll have to hang around or transfer and sit out.
January 19th, 2024 at 1:43 PM ^
He'd effectively replace Noland, who would then transfer.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:40 AM ^
FWIW multiple OSU insiders have him playing at OSU next year.
Who would’ve guessed our winning the NCG has probably bankrupted every Chevy dealer within 100 miles of Columbus.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:04 AM ^
I visit all of the OSU boards (Eleven Warriors, Bucknuts, O-Zone, etc...) and see no chatter at all about Sayin to OSU especially since they have Noland and another 5-star - St Clair - coming in 2025. What insiders are you hearing this from? I actually think we would have a much better chance at Sayin - considering our current QB lineup - than OSU but we need to get our 2024 coaching staff in place for that to happen.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:24 AM ^
Bro, 11 Warriors has their 27th transfer portal post with over 100 replies. It is almost entirely about Sayin. It includes quotes from Tom Loy and Wiltfong making OSU predictions.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:16 PM ^
I see Wilfong's quote and possible prediction now for Sayin to OSU - didn't see it earlier. Jesus H Christ, their NIL money - especially with all of those players returning that were NFL picks - has to be going through the roof. I think it's safe to say the pressure is on Day in 2024. He has to beat UM and win the B1G - at the very least - or he's probably out the door kicking cans.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:44 AM ^
His credits wouldn't transfer.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:41 AM ^
Not sayin'... just Sayin.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:51 AM ^
You Noah anyone who may be interested in filling his spot at Alabama?
January 19th, 2024 at 11:31 AM ^
Bama just pulled in Austin Mack - Penix's backup at Washington - yesterday off the portal. This probably pushed Sayin out the door. Seems like DeBoer is bringing in his own QB. I didn't think Milroe was a good fit for DeBoer's offense anyway - can't throw intermediate routes. But I didn't think that roster would get (almost) gutted, either.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:51 AM ^
More likely they already knew Sayin was gone. I don’t think you choose Mack over Sayin
January 19th, 2024 at 10:04 AM ^
Not saying ... Ju' Sayin.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:15 AM ^
"SUUUUUUUPER SAYIN'!"
- Gus Johnson, probably
January 19th, 2024 at 10:46 AM ^
No, Imjesayin!
January 19th, 2024 at 9:44 AM ^
I'm sure his Alabama career will be fondly remembered.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:30 AM ^
That former Miss State QB, Will Rogers, had a similar career with Washington. Transfered to UW in December, sat on the sidelines for the CFP games, then re-entered the portal when DeBoer left. A neat 3-week career there.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:46 AM ^
Could Will Howard leave if the Buckeyes get Sayin?
Howard seems more like a Michigan game manager QB. Furthermore would Underwood flip if LSU got Sayin?
January 19th, 2024 at 10:09 AM ^
Would Underwood flip if LSU got Sayin? Depends on if someone else offers him a bigger bag.
January 19th, 2024 at 1:53 PM ^
Howard is their starter this year. Sayin or Noland (both will be true freshman this year) will take over the following year.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:49 AM ^
It seems like this kid was pretty focused on playing for Saban, so not sure how much BOB moves the needle. He's also a true freshman, so it doesn't really help us for 2024 unless we think he's markedly better than Davis and could start immediately (I'm not suggesting that to be clear). Still think our best bet would be to find someone after the spring ball transfer window.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:08 PM ^
He is not coming here
January 19th, 2024 at 9:49 AM ^
He could end up going to someone not on that list (probably not Michigan). Look at the QB situations on each roster:
Texas has Ewers and then Arch Manning waiting in the wings
LSU just recruited Bryce Underwood for 2025. I suppose he could go to LSU, but is LSU going to risk losing Underwood?
Ohio State almost certainly is going with Will Howard this year and also recruited Air Noland in 2024 (on top of having Brown and Kleinholz).
He's from California, maybe he ends up at one of the California schools? UCLA and USC definitely have more favorable positions.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:01 AM ^
USC qb looked like a monster in their bowl game.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:12 PM ^
Very good point - which leads me to - just how "generational" Caleb Williams really is.
I expect the Chicago Bears to use the #1 overall pick to select Williams - only to find that decision being much closer to Mitch Trubisky than Patrick Mahomes. The Bears should trade the #1 pick and see how they can upgrade their OL - but, they probably won't do that.
January 19th, 2024 at 12:31 PM ^
My brother is a super Bears fan (and ND grad), and he'll tell you that's exactly what they need - an OL but are too stupid to realize it. He's not all that hyped up about them drafting Caleb Williams #1.
January 19th, 2024 at 1:45 PM ^
USC and Riley will always be attractive to QBs.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:02 AM ^
Looked into it a little further:
At UCLA, he would probably start immediately. At USC, competition, but not like the other schools on his recruitment list.
January 19th, 2024 at 11:33 AM ^
So he could be Dante Moore, Part Duece, only in the Big Ten? Where he'll get beat up even harder than Moore did last year in the Pac...
January 19th, 2024 at 9:50 AM ^
This won’t affect Michigan at all. Air Noland is ohios QB this cycle and Underwood is locked into L$U. Could be Texas in my opinion.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:52 AM ^
With Ewers and Manning there?
January 19th, 2024 at 12:54 PM ^
Neither are in his class
January 19th, 2024 at 3:58 PM ^
Right, but does he really want to sit this year as 3rd string, then almost certainly sit next year behind Manning? Maybe he would be fine with it, but usually those caliber QBs want to play ASAP.
January 19th, 2024 at 10:00 AM ^
I could see Ohio State loading up for him and then Noland transferring ASAP.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:51 AM ^
I hear he's super.
January 19th, 2024 at 9:56 AM ^
His power level's over 9,000!
January 19th, 2024 at 10:01 AM ^
It was already said cuz I am late to the posting party here, but he won't be looking at Michigan, just Sayin'