The thought hit Brandon Inniss like a laser-pointed pass to the receiver’s capable mitts one evening.
Julian Sayin had claimed Ohio State’s starting quarterback job after a long, arduous battle with Lincoln Kienholz. Since then, Inniss, a team captain, had noticed Sayin step up in every way he could think of. His play. His approach. His leadership.
Inniss wanted to make sure Sayin knew his teammates were proud of him.
“I feel like, as a quarterback that's starting his first game in the biggest game of the year, honestly, he just needs some words of encouragement,” Inniss said.