Texas Tech QB Behren Morton Ranked Above Ohio State’s Julian Sayin in National QB List

Lubbock, TX — Senior quarterback Behren Morton of the Texas Tech Red Raiders has been ranked 27th nationally in The Athletic’s authoritative 2025 FBS quarterback rankings—surpassing Ohio State’s highly touted freshman Julian Sayin, who fell below Morton on the list

With Morton firmly positioned ahead of Sayin, Texas Tech fans have reason to cheer. Despite battling a shoulder injury last season, Morton still threw for over 4,000 yards, and his ranking reflects national confidence in his skill and resilience

Why Morton Ranks Higher

• Consistency under pressure: Morton exceeded 4,000 passing yards last season even while recovering from injury.
• Quarterback competition: Ohio State’s QB battle between Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz leaves Sayin’s status uncertain; the uncertainty likely impacted his lower ranking .

🎯 Implications for Both Programs

Texas Tech

• Morton’s higher ranking shines a national spotlight on the Red Raiders’ offense. It underscores Tech’s strategy to lean on a strong passing game, supported by a top-five defense—key to their Big 12 aspirations and potential Playoff push

Ohio State

• Buckeyes fans may feel uneasy as their presumed future QB ranks below a senior from a mid-tier program. This ranking gap highlights possible growing pains for Sayin, who joined a competitive QB room this offseason

🗣️ Commentary from Experts

Texas Tech insiders have greeted Morton’s ranking as validation of his hard work and leadership. Meanwhile, analysts note Ohio State’s QB competition and lack of a clear lead voice could be reflected in Sayin ranking lower.

📅 Looking Ahead

Both QBs will take the field in fall with different narratives:

• Morton will aim to prove he deserves a higher draft stock, fortified by national ranking confidence.
• Sayin will be under pressure to silence doubters and show why Ohio State still belongs atop QB pipelines.

📌 Bottom Line

Behren Morton’s placement above Julian Sayin in a national QB ranking is more than a footnote—it reflects Texas Tech’s upward momentum and Ohio State’s signal-caller uncertainty. With both quarterbacks entering critical seasons, this ranking could prove prophetic.