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Austin Simmons vs. Julian Sayin: 2026 stats compared

Missouri vs. Ohio State

Julian Sayin is ahead on 7 of 9 stats, including passing yards, passing TDs and completion %. Austin Simmons has the edge on interceptions thrown and sack rate. Both are quarterbacks: Austin Simmons for Missouri and Julian Sayin for Ohio State, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Austin Simmons vs. Julian Sayin, stat by stat

StatAustin SimmonsJulian Sayin
Passing yards1,786 24th2,007 17th
Passing TDs12 36th19 6th
Interceptions thrown23
Completion %63.0% 86th68.6% 26th
Yards per attempt8.6 35th10.5 4th
Passing success rate46.0% 53rd54.6% 6th
EPA per play0.35 46th0.49 13th
Sack rate3.3% 36th6.8% 122nd
Rushing yards40 172nd94 133rd

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS quarterback with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Austin Simmons and Julian Sayin rank nationally?

Austin SimmonsJulian SayinPassing yards24th17thPassing TDs36th6thCompletion %86th26thYards per attempt35th4thPassing success rate53rd6thEPA per play46th13thSack rate36th122ndRushing yards172nd133rd1st (best)209th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where Austin Simmons and Julian Sayin rank among FBS quarterbacks with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

Austin Simmons and Julian Sayin: career stats

Austin Simmons

SeasonTeamComp.Att.Comp. %Pass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
2024Ole Miss193259.4%28220140
2025Ole Miss457560.0%74445711
2026Missouri13120863.0%1,786122400
Career19531561.9%2,8121871251

Julian Sayin

SeasonTeamComp.Att.Comp. %Pass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
2024Ohio State51241.7%8410240
2025Ohio State30139177.0%3,610328-440
2026Ohio State13119168.6%2,007193942
Career43759473.6%5,7015211742

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Austin Simmons

QB, Missouri (5–2). Junior. 6-4, 215 pounds. Miami, FL

WeekOpponentPassing yardsPassing TDsInterceptions thrownRushing yards
1Arkansas-Pine Bluff256402
2Kansas300302
3Troy99103
4Mississippi State297208
5Missouri342105
6Texas A&M1531116
7Ole Miss339014

Julian Sayin

QB, Ohio State (6–1). Sophomore. 6-1, 208 pounds. Carlsbad, CA

WeekOpponentPassing yardsPassing TDsInterceptions thrownRushing yards
1Ball State320303
2Texas278117
3Kent State241201
4Illinois3674029
5Iowa3243028
6Ohio State2424018
7Indiana235228

Questions about Austin Simmons vs. Julian Sayin

Who's better, Austin Simmons or Julian Sayin?

Julian Sayin is ahead on 7 of 9 stats, including passing yards, passing TDs and completion %. Austin Simmons has the edge on interceptions thrown and sack rate. Both are quarterbacks: Austin Simmons for Missouri and Julian Sayin for Ohio State, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more passing yards, Austin Simmons or Julian Sayin?

Julian Sayin: 2,007 passing yards to Austin Simmons's 1,786, 17th among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has more touchdown passes, Austin Simmons or Julian Sayin?

Julian Sayin: 19 passing TDs to Austin Simmons's 12, 6th among FBS quarterbacks.

Who's more efficient, Austin Simmons or Julian Sayin?

Julian Sayin: 54.6% passing success rate to Austin Simmons's 46.0%, 6th among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has the better EPA per play, Austin Simmons or Julian Sayin?

Julian Sayin: 0.49 EPA per play to Austin Simmons's 0.35, 13th among FBS quarterbacks.

Who has more career passing yards, Austin Simmons or Julian Sayin?

Julian Sayin: 5,701 to Austin Simmons's 2,812, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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