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Were do Ohio State, Jeremiah Smith stand in championship, Heisman odds after Sayin injury?

Ohio State’s national championship hopes remain intact despite a major setback, as the Buckeyes hold a slight edge in betting odds despite quarterback Julian Sayin’s shoulder injury. The team’s upset victory over defending champion Indiana (19-15) in Bloomington on Saturday snapped the Hoosiers’ 22-game winning streak, but Sayin’s late-game injury adds uncertainty to the Buckeyes’ playoff push.

With five of the top seven teams losing that same weekend, Ohio State’s win stands out as a rare bright spot in an otherwise chaotic college football Saturday. FanDuel Sportsbook still lists the Buckeyes as the favorite to win the national title at +470, ahead of Georgia (+480) and Notre Dame (+500), though Sayin’s recovery timeline will dictate how those odds shift.

The injury could sideline him for multiple weeks, forcing Ohio State to navigate a critical stretch without its Heisman-caliber signal-caller. For now, the team’s championship odds reflect optimism from oddsmakers, though the path forward hinges on Sayin’s return and the depth of the Buckeyes’ quarterback rotation.

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