The Ohio State Buckeyes, despite a measly beginning to the team's week 11 contest against the Purdue Boilermakers, were able to walk away with another victory on Saturday after. But unlike most contests, quarterback Julian Sayin had a unique performance. 

The inner-quarterback in me is going to come out in this grade because Sayin was spectacular, again for the Buckeyes on Saturday.

The redshirt freshman finished the game completing 27 of his 33 attempts for 303 yards, one touchdown but one interception. Before we dive into the positives from Sayin's week 11 performance, we must examine bad.

Not all interceptions are made the same. Some are the quarterback's fault, while others can be justified by the situation or even deflect off of a receiver's hands. Whatever the case, they are never good, but the one Sayin threw on Saturday was as bad as they come.

The positive, however, is that the interception is a good learning moment for the young, budding star. 

If you have ever played the quarterback position in real life or even in a video game, you have fight the tendency to go make "the play." And for Sayin, the Heisman hopeful got his first dose of that today.

Sayin had the Buckeyes marching down the field on a long 15-play drive that gave Ohio State a 3rd and goal at the seven-yard line. The defense dropped eight into coverage and virtually indicated to Sayin that his throw was to the running back out of the backfield.

Instead of taking the easy throw, Sayin tried to force one into the endzone, and by doing so, he threw a pick that virtually took points off the board. The turnover costed the Buckeyes while also knocking his grade. 

Luckily for Sayin, he managed to regain his confidence for the rest of the game. He had another quiet 81 percent completion day for over 300 yards. 

The story of Sayin's "good" today, in my opinion, was not unlocking Jeremiah Smith's brilliance. For me, it was his continued consistency with guys who haven't played that much so far this year. Junior wide receiver Carnell Tate was a late scratch for today's game, so that opened up an opportunity for both Mylan Graham and Bryson Rodgers to get a chance on Saturday. Typically, when new guys get their chance, there is a drop-off in chemistry.

This was not the case with this bunch.

Sayin connected with Rodgers for his best throw of the day. Graham was targeted in some high-leverage situations today, and they maintain the consistent connection.

Beyond those two, Sayin showed a great connection to Max Klare, who finished with five catches for 59 yards.

For Sayin, the developing quarterback is playing better football than almost every player in the country, and he is playing the quarterback position better than every single one of the other quarterbacks in America.

The Buckeyes are honing in on another playoff run and Sayin is finding a new level.