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Ohio State doesn’t just lead the scoreboard, they lead the brotherhood game too. On Saturday, while the Buckeyes handled Purdue 34-10 to stay undefeated at 9-0, two stars showed why Columbus might be home to the most unselfish duo in college football. When your QB and WR are both in the Heisman race and still rooting for each other, that’s a different kind of dynasty. And that’s exactly what Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith did. 10TV’s Adam King captured the moment on X on November 8. Jeremiah Smith, asked about his Heisman chances, smiled and said, “‘No that’s Julian Sayin trophy right there, the Heisman goes to Julian Sayin.” Seconds later, Julian Sayin returned the favor saying the Heisman should go to “Jeremiah Smith… He’s a special player.” That’s culture. When players deflect glory like this, it’s a sign of something brewing far deeper than highlight reels. ADVERTISEMENT Julian Sayin, the freshman phenom, looked like a seasoned veteran, completing 27 of 33 passes for 303 yards and a touchdown. His command in the second quarter orchestrating four straight scoring drives turned a close game into a Buckeye clinic. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Smith reminded everyone why he’s the best receiver in the country. Ten catches, 137 yards, and a 35-yard touchdown that cracked Purdue’s defense wide open. That score marked his tenth of the season and tied him with Santonio Holmes for sixth on OSU’s all-time list.
