Robert Griffin III reminds everyone about Julian Sayin after Ohio State’s loss vs. USC

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty ImagesFormer Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III has reminded everyone about how the Ohio State Buckeyes missed starting quarterback Julian Sayin after the team’s 30-18 loss to the USC Trojans.In Sayin’s absence, Luke Fahey was named a starter. The backup quarterback threw for 260 yards with one touchdown and ended the game with a QBR rating of 49.The offence looked completely flustered without Sayin, and even with star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State were not able to create the magic they usually do.Smith ended the game with 10 receptions for 83 yards and also had one touchdown. However, his brilliance was not enough to save Ohio State, as they stumbled to their second defeat of the season.Robert Griffin III says that Ohio State missed Julian SayinSayin has come under a lot of flak recently, much of it due to his decision-making in big games. However, overall, he has been one of the best quarterbacks in College Football.In the game against the Indiana Hoosiers, Sayin suffered an injury to his right arm in the fourth quarter, which has ruled him out for an extended period of time.Alarm bells rang after Sayin’s departure, as he was a key component in the offence. However, many still believed that the 21-year-old was getting away due to the presence of Smith, but the game against USC proved otherwise.“People used to say anyone could do what Julian Sayin was doing at Ohio State with Jeremiah Smith at WR and the talent around him. Now they see how talented of a player Julian Sayin is now that he is gone,” Griffin posted on his X account.Before his injury, Sayin threw for 2,007 yards on a 68.2% completion rate with 19 touchdown passes. He looked better than he did last season, when his performances helped him finish fourth in the Heisman rankings.Without his presence, many have already counted Ohio State out of College Football Playoff contention. While this may sound like an overreaction, Sayin’s production levels are going to be extremely tough to match for the backup QB, who is just a freshman.Read more:Why one Indiana Hoosiers star reminds Jason Whitlock of Fernando MendozaLane Kiffin suggests LSU’s SEC feud has led to key ‘advantage’ for Alabama in upcoming clash‘Kicked us out’- Kadarius Toney slams NCAA after being ejected with 1-year-old son