Arch Manning and Julian Sayin arrived at their respective programs with great expectations.Manning was the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023 and signed with Texas in a well-publicized recruiting battle. Sayin was the No. 1 quarterback in the 2024 class and signed with Alabama before transferring to Ohio State after Nick Saban’s retirement.Last year, when Ohio State hosted Texas, the two QBs were the headliners, but their performances didn’t live up to the hype, as each team’s defense stole the show. Ohio State won 14-7, with Sayin throwing for 126 yards and one touchdown in his first extended playing time and Manning throwing for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his third career start.Neither team wanted to put its young quarterback in a difficult position, but that will be a different story this season. Both sides see completely different players when they look at the film, which should, according to both coaches, lead to better quarterback play.“You see the level of confidence that both guys are playing with, the presence in the pocket, you notice their confidence to use their legs,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. “You see the trust and timing. It’s a pretty drastic difference for the two players the second time around going up against one another. It should be pretty high-level quarterback play on Saturday.”Which is better: the Big Ten or SEC?Chris VanniniLast year’s game by the numbersAfter last season’s win, Day said he felt like he could’ve put more responsibility on Sayin’s shoulders. His 20 attempts were the fewest of the season (when he played the entire game), and the 37 percent dropback rate tied for Ohio State’s lowest of the season (with the Michigan game), according to TruMedia.The Michigan game, though, was played in a second-half snowstorm with Ohio State leading by multiple possessions. Texas was not, but the Buckeyes were stuck with bad field position throughout much of the game. Ohio State started six of its 11 drives inside the 20-yard line, with five starting inside the 10.“We had poor field position to start, so that played into it as well,” Day said. “You have to be aggressive, but you also have to be smart. That’s the balance.”Ohio State attempted one pass 15 yards or more downfield, according to TruMedia, and it resulted in a 40-yard touchdown to Carnell Tate, which was essentially the difference in the game.