Buckeye Backers Podcast

Buckeye Backers Podcast Day's Offseason Power Plays: Ranking the Buckeyes' Football Reload and Diebler's Bubble BattleCody Croy and Buckeye Steve are joined by guest Blake Biscardi

Buckeye Backers: Top 5 Transfer Portal Wins & Gut-Punch Losses – Ohio State's 2026 Reload!Cody Croy Joins the Buckeyes in the Big League, UFL talk and moreMassive roster turnover (with ~30 scholarship players out and 11+ high-impact additions so far), the drama, and the Buckeyes' aggressive reloading strategy. The transfer portal window has been a rollercoaster for Ohio State – with a program-record 30+ scholarship players departing (including big names like Lincoln Kienholz, Jelani Thurman, Aaron Scott Jr., Bryce West, and key contributors like Carnell Tate, Quincy Porter, and more) and the Buckeyes aggressively reloading with 11+ impact transfers!In this episode, we rank the top portal losses that hurt the most (from defensive backs and skill position depth to defensive line pieces) and the standout additions that could instantly upgrade the roster – like former five-star Alabama DL James Smith (top-ranked interior lineman in the portal), his Crimson Tide teammate EDGE Qua Russaw, ACC standout safeties Earl Little Jr. (Florida State) and Terry Moore (Duke), veteran LB Christian Alliegro (Wisconsin), and others bolstering the secondary, tight end room, and trenches. We break down the biggest hits, the smartest pickups, how these moves set up the Buckeyes to compete for another title, and what holes still need filling before the window closes. Is this a net win for Ryan Day's squad despite the exodus? Tune in live – let's talk Buckeye portal chaos and comebacks! #GoBucks #TransferPortal #OhioStateFootball

Buckeye Backers Podcast:College football as we knew it is gone forever. The transfer portal has turned roster building into NFL-style free agency, and Ohio State is feeling the sting—key players heading out the door, leaving Buckeye Nation holding its breath as we wait to see who Ryan Day and the staff reel in. Is this the end of traditional program loyalty, or just the evolution we had to embrace? We break down how the portal is reshaping team culture for good (or bad), what OSU's losses mean for 2026, and why we're still cautiously optimistic about the incoming talent. Plus, we rehash that painful Miami game one more time—because therapy demands it. Join the Buckeye Backers as we navigate this wild new world of scarlet and gray football! #GoBucks #TransferPortal #BuckeyeNation #GoBuckesPolymarket | The World's Largest Prediction MarketPolyMarket allows you to stay informed and profit from your knowledge by betting on future events across various topics.Support College Football Backers and Make your Picks with our linkpolymarket.com/?via=CFBackers

Buckeye Backers Podcast: Ohio State's Quest To Repeat Against Resurgent MiamiJoin Buckeye Steve and Cody Croy with Guest Blake Biscardi from the Silver Bulletin as we break down the massive College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic! Defending national champion and No. 2 seed Ohio State (12-1) takes on No. 10 seed Miami (11-2) on New Year's Eve. We dive into the key battles: OSU's elite defense vs. Miami's offense, Julian Sayin's playmaking, Jeremiah Smith's big-play potential, and how the Buckeyes can neutralize the Hurricanes' pass rush. Predictions, X-factors, and why this could be a low-scoring grind—or a Buckeye blowout. Go Bucks! #CFP #BuckeyeNation #CottonBowl

Buckeye Backers Podcast Morning After Learning Cotton Bowl Matchup: Can Ohio State's Defense Shut Out The Miami Hurricanes?The Buckeyes are headed to the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal after No. 10 Miami pulled off a gritty 10-3 upset over No. 7 Texas A&M in a defensive slugfest during the first round of the College Football Playoffs. Points were scarce, and the upright seemed narrow.In this episode, we break down the Hurricanes' impressive playoff debut—highlighted by clutch interceptions, a late touchdown, and a stingy defense that held the Aggies to just 3 points. We dive into Miami's key players, their hot streak under Mario Cristobal, and how their physical style matches up against Ohio State's explosive offense and elite defense. Plus, predictions, X-factors, and why this New Year's Eve clash in Arlington could be a classic. Go Bucks!

Buckeye Backers Podcast: Emergency Pod: Buckeyes Punch Their Playoff Ticket + Sherrone Moore FiredThe Buckeyes are IN the 12-team College Football Playoff Again! We break down Ohio State's path as a top-4 seed, potential first-round matchups, and how the Buckeyes will respond after the Big Ten Championship loss. Then, the bombshell out of Ann Arbor: Michigan has fired Sherrone Moore. We react live to the stunning decision, discuss what went wrong so fast, look at the candidates to replace him, and yes… we enjoy every second of the chaos up north.

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Buckeye Backers Podcast Morning After Show: Silencing The Big Housepresented by go check it out!Polymarket is the world’s largest prediction market, allowing you to stay informed and profit from your knowledge by betting on future events across various topics.https://polymarket.com/?via=CFBackersGold Pants were earned in No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes' dismantling the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines 27-96 years in the making, 4 losses. perfect 12-0 regular season en route to the Big Ten Championship. JJoin hosts Buckeye Steve and AJ, and Seattle Matt as they unpack the Triump. QB Julian SayinWR TrifectaBo JacksonThe DefenseOhio State's explosive offense buried Michigan's stout defense. From post-game snow angels in the end zone to playoff implications—Ohio State eyes a top-seed bye while Michigan's CFP dreams dissolve in the flurries—we've got hot takes and player spotlights. Whether you're scarlet and gray through and through or just hate to see the maize and blue cry, this rivalry recap is your ultimate fix.Read about it here with Buckeye Steve'shttps://cfbackers.com/articles/silencing-the-big-house

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Buckeye Backers Podcast: Buckeye Bound: 4-Star Safety Eli Johnson Commit Joins The Buckeye Backers ShowIn this exclusive episode, we sit down with one of the top safeties in the 2027 class, 4-star standout Eli Johnson, fresh off his commitment to the Ohio State Buckeyes. From Cibolo, Texas, talks about committing on-site while visiting Ohio State last weekend. Why did he shut it down for Ryan Day and Ohio State over blue-blood programs like FSU, UM, Oregon, Texas, and numerous others? He brings a strong, big body safety to Matt Guerrieri’s secondary, and talks about how he plans to help the Scarlet and Gray chase another national title. Ohio State fans — commitment interview

Buckeye Backers Podcast is joined by 4-Star OT Maxwell Riley Commit & UCLA Bruins preview. Join the Buckeye Backers crew as we dive into Ohio State recruiting with the anchor of the 2026 class. Exclusive insights from 4-star offensive tackle commit Max Riley (No. 87 nationally, No. 4 OT, and No. 2 in Ohio per 247Sports Composite; No. 133 overall and No. 8 IOL per On3 Industry Rankings)! This Avon Lake, OH, powerhouse stands at 6'5", 280 lbs. Held offers from numerous Power Four programs across the nation, locking in with the Buckeyes in March 2025. Get to know Max and the culture of Buckeyes recruiting Tyler Bowen, gearing up to dominate with Max and company in scarlet and gray. Then, we shift gears to our season-critical UCLA showdown—breaking down the Bruins' sneaky-good run game.Don't miss the hot takes, fan calls, and that classic Buckeye Banter—O-H!

Buckeye Backers Podcast: Boilermakers – OSU's Road to Ross-Ade DominationJoin us on Buckeye Breakdown as we gear up for No. 1 Ohio State's pivotal Big Ten clash against Purdue on November 8, 2025, at Ross-Ade Stadium (1 p.m. ET on BTN). With the Buckeyes riding an 8-0 recordInsights from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center press conferencesCFP #1