Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin faced "adversity" in the Buckeyes' huge win over the Ohio Bobcats.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin was admittedly up and down in his nearly 350-yard performance against the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday. 

 "It's good to battle some adversity out there. I had the turnovers... to see how we respond as an offense and how I respond. It's good to battle some adversity out there."

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The numbers tell one story, but the scoreboard told a different one. Statistically, the Buckeyes moved the ball at will against OU, and specifically, Sayin was slinging the ball around with ease. He finished the night 25-for-32 for 347 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Take the turnovers away, and it would have been an excellent night for the young quarterback.

His 347 yards were the most yards by a Buckeyes quarterback since CJ Stroud's 348 in the Peach Bowl loss to Georgia.

The interceptions are not the part that anyone should have issue with. Sometimes, defenses make plays and that is going to happen, especially in two deflected ball situations. 

However, the situational football early on in the game has to be executed better. Twice inside the five-yard line, Ohio State was held out of the end zone. The first drive down, they were held out completely as they went for it on fourth down and didn't get it. 

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The second time, they were stuffed on third down inside the five and were forced to kick a chip shot field goal. Against an opponent like Ohio, that won't come back to bite. But, against a Big Ten opponent or a College Football Playoff opponent, bad situational execution will be an Achilles heel. 

My Grade for Julian Sayin in Week 3 is a B

What he did well, he did very well. The touchdown passes to Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate were perfectly thrown footballs. The two superstar receivers made nice adjustments to catch and score on them. 

Sayin also operated within the pocket very efficiently, and when he had plenty of time, he took advantage of being able to pick apart the defense. 

The two turnovers were the result of tough deflections and unlucky bounces. These are plays and decisions that, while he absolutely wants back, will be good moments to learn from that will only improve his growth as a young player. 

Sayin's "good" on Saturday night was very good while his "bad" wasn't back-breaking. Three weeks in he has proven to his teammates and all of Buckeye Nation that he has what it takes to lead this team on yet another long run.

Next up for the Buckeyes is a very important bye week. These bye weeks are far from a week off. They are an intense week of work especially for a team that has its mind set on a long postseason run.