Menace2Sports with Zach Smith
Former Ohio State Football Coach Zach Smith keeps it REAL talking all things college football and sports in general! Zach and Akron's Finest Kris Drew tackle all things Ohio State Football, B1G Football and overall Midwe...
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| 10/26/26 | Luke Fahey's First Start Is Against Lincoln Riley | Luke Fahey's first start could come against Lincoln Riley and USC in the Coliseum on Halloween. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what Ohio State needs from a true freshman quarterback in a road game. Ohio State plays at USC on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Julian Sayin is out "indefinitely" after hurting his throwing arm in Ohio State's 19-15 win at Indiana on Oct. 17. Ryan Day said Fahey "has been ahead of Tavien" St. Clair, but also said, "We're going to play the guy that gives us the best chance to win." As of the latest coverage I found, Day hadn't officially named a starter. Fahey is a true freshman from Mission Viejo, California, so this would be a homecoming of sorts. Day's early game-planning hint was "make routine plays routine." Sports Illustrated notes Ohio State hasn't won a regular-season game at USC since 1946. In this video: Luke Fahey's first start against USC and Lincoln Riley What Ryan Day has said about Fahey and Tavien St. Clair How Ohio State could game-plan around a first-time starter Can the Buckeyes win at the Coliseum after 80 years without a regular-season win? Zach Smith and Kris Drew's takes Who starts and wins on Halloween? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football talk. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Buckeyes #LukeFahey #USC #CollegeFootball | 1h 29m 52s | ||||||
| 10/23/26 | Ryan Day Says Refs Won't Call PI For Jeremiah Smith | Ryan Day says officials missed calls on Jeremiah Smith in Ohio State's 19-15 win at Indiana, and Zach Smith and Kris Drew react. Is Jeremiah Smith being held to a different standard because of his size, or is this a coach working the refs? Ryan Day said two plays in the Indiana game, both involving Jeremiah Smith, were ones where Ohio State "didn't get calls," calling them "game-changing plays." He said that "a tug, a pull or a bump on Jeremiah, based on almost anybody else in the country would look a lot different," and that "a foul is a foul." Ohio State normally sends about 10 plays a week to the league for review and sent more after the Indiana game. Not every call went against the Buckeyes, and coverage noted flags that went Ohio State's way too. No league response has been reported. In this video: - What Ryan Day said about the missed calls on Jeremiah Smith - The "a foul is a foul" argument: does Smith's size change what gets flagged? - Why Ohio State sent extra plays to the league - Zach Smith and Kris Drew's own takes on the officiating - What it means for Ohio State at USC Do you think Jeremiah Smith gets the calls he should? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football talk. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Buckeyes #JeremiahSmith #RyanDay #CollegeFootball | 1h 33m 48s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 | Josh Pate Says Ohio State's Season Is Over Without Julian Sayin | Josh Pate says Ohio State will miss the College Football Playoff without Julian Sayin. In this video, Zach Smith and Kris Drew react to his take, and you can hear for yourself whether they agree with him. Is it a fair read on the Buckeyes, or an overreaction to a backup quarterback situation? Sayin hurt his throwing arm in Ohio State's 19-15 win at Indiana on Oct. 17. Ryan Day said Oct. 20 that Sayin is out "indefinitely" and gave no timeline. ESPN reported that Ohio State plans to play the rest of the season without him, and Day said, "We're going to play the guy that gives us the best chance to win." Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair are the options, and both are getting reps during the bye week before the Buckeyes play at USC on Oct. 31. As reported, Pate said on the Rich Eisen Show that he expects Ohio State to lose at least three games and miss the playoff, and he questioned whether the running game improves with Fahey. In this video: Josh Pate's take on Ohio State's season without Julian Sayin What Ryan Day has actually said about Sayin's status Luke Fahey, Tavien St. Clair and the backup quarterback question Does Ohio State's path to the playoff still exist? Zach Smith and Kris Drew give their own opinions Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football talk. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Buckeyes #JoshPate #JulianSayin #CollegeFootball | 1h 32m 29s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | Julian Sayin's Alleged Elbow Surgery Changes Everything | Julian Sayin's Alleged Elbow Surgery Changes Everything Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out "indefinitely," Ryan Day said Tuesday, and the Buckeyes are now planning for him to miss the rest of the regular season. Day also said the team is putting together a plan in case Sayin can't return this fall at all. What hasn't been confirmed is any diagnosis or surgery: as of Oct. 21, Ohio State has not announced either. Luke Fahey has been ahead of Tavien St. Clair, but both get reps during the bye week before Ohio State plays at No. 16 USC on Oct. 31. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what the surgery talk could mean for Sayin's recovery, for his future at Ohio State, and for a Buckeyes season that now runs through the quarterback room. Watch to hear where they land. In this video: Ryan Day's Tuesday update: "out indefinitely" and the plan for the regular season and postseason The surgery question: what's confirmed, what isn't, and why it matters What a throwing-arm injury can mean for a quarterback's timeline Luke Fahey vs. Tavien St. Clair during the bye week What the Buckeyes need to do offensively at USC and the rest of the schedule What it means for the Big Ten race and the playoff 👉 Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and Big Ten football coverage, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. 📊 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #JulianSayin #LukeFahey #TavienStClair #RyanDay #CollegeFootball #BigTen | 1h 32m 13s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | The Real Reason Julian Sayin Got Hurt | The Real Reason Julian Sayin Got Hurt Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15, but the bigger story was Julian Sayin leaving in the fourth quarter. He was sacked just past midfield, fumbled, went to the locker room and came out with his right arm in a sling. Ryan Day says Sayin will be out "at the least several weeks," and Ohio State is still going through testing. The Buckeyes are off this week, then play at USC on Oct. 31. What actually happened on that play? Zach Smith and Kris Drew go through the film to look at the protection, the pocket and the read, and how the injury came about. Watch to see what they found. In this video: The play: Indiana's sack, the fumble and the collision with Sayin's throwing arm Ryan Day's latest on the injury and the timeline The protection, the pocket and the read on the snap What the film shows about how it happened What the injury means for Ohio State at USC and beyond 👉 Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and Big Ten football coverage, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. 📊 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #JulianSayin #RyanDay #Buckeyes #CollegeFootball #BigTen #OhioStateFootball | 1h 31m 34s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Julian Sayin Is Out. Now It's Fahey Or St. Clair. | Julian Sayin Is Out. Now It's Fahey Or St. Clair. Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 to end the Hoosiers' 22-game win streak, but the bigger story came in the fourth quarter. Julian Sayin was sacked, fumbled, left the field and returned with his arm in a sling. Ryan Day says Sayin will be out "several weeks." Redshirt freshman Luke Fahey replaced him against Indiana, and five-star Tavien St. Clair, the Bellefontaine, Ohio, product, is on the roster too. Ohio State now has a bye week before it travels to USC on Oct. 31. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what Sayin's injury means for the Buckeyes. Watch to hear where they land on the Fahey vs. St. Clair question. In this video: What happened on the Sayin play against Indiana Ryan Day's update: "several weeks" and what he said about "a plan there" Luke Fahey: his role this season and his snaps against Indiana Tavien St. Clair: the five-star recruit and the first Ohio high school QB to sign with Ohio State since Joe Burrow The schedule ahead: bye week, then USC (Oct. 31), then Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan Zach Smith and Kris Drew's takes on who should get the call The facts: Ohio State 19, Indiana 15 (Oct. 17, 2026). Sayin's injury is described as a right arm/shoulder injury, and Ohio State has not announced a starter for USC. 👉 Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and Big Ten football coverage, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. 📊 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com | 1h 38m 17s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Curt Cignetti Says He Has No Answer For Jeremiah Smith | Does Indiana have an answer for Jeremiah Smith? Curt Cignetti didn't hold back this week, calling Ohio State's star receiver "a wow player" and saying "there is no one like him right now playing at this level." Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Cignetti said, what Indiana can realistically do about Smith, and what the Hoosiers' third-down struggles at Nebraska mean for Saturday's matchup in Bloomington. In this video: • Everything Curt Cignetti has said about Jeremiah Smith this week, including "He's a freak, and we're going to have to do a great job on him" • Smith's production lately: eight touchdown catches over his last three Power Four games • How Ohio State moves Smith around the formation • Indiana's third-down issues, including one conversion in the win at Nebraska • What Ohio State needs to do if Indiana takes Smith away • Our keys to the game as the No. 4 Buckeyes visit the No. 5 Hoosiers No. 4 Ohio State (5-1) plays at No. 5 Indiana (6-0) this Saturday at noon ET on FOX. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football takes, Ohio State coverage, and film breakdowns: [your subscribe link] Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Indiana #JeremiahSmith #CurtCignetti #CollegeFootball #BigTen | 1h 24m 42s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Legend Bey Is Getting His Shot Against Indiana | Is Legend Bey about to get his shot against Indiana? Ohio State's true freshman running back and kick returner is coming off his most involved game since the season opener, and Ryan Day says he's "starting to take some steps in the right direction for sure, and he's built a little momentum." With the Buckeyes heading to Bloomington this Saturday, Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Bey's role could look like against the defending national champions. In this video: • What Ryan Day said about Legend Bey's progress and his hope for "another good week" • Bey's season so far: 6 carries for 37 yards and a receiving touchdown in the opener, then 4 carries for 13 yards and two kick returns against Maryland • Whether Bey could take on a bigger role in the return game or on offense against Indiana • How Ohio State's running back rotation and special teams could factor into the matchup • What the Buckeyes need from every position to win on the road at Indiana No. 4 Ohio State (5-1) visits No. 5 Indiana (6-0) on Saturday at noon ET on FOX at Memorial Stadium. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football takes, Ohio State coverage, and film breakdowns. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #LegendBey #Buckeyes #Indiana #CollegeFootball #BigTen | 1h 31m 47s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | Isaiah Jones Says Indiana Won't Let Jeremiah Smith Beat Them | Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones has a message for Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State: "We're not gonna let you beat us with the guy that's been torching the rest of the country." With the Buckeyes heading to Bloomington this Saturday, Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Jones said, how Indiana plans to slow down the most productive receiver in the Big Ten, and whether the Hoosiers can actually pull it off. In this video: • What Isaiah Jones said about Jeremiah Smith and how Indiana plans to defend him • Why Indiana wants to bracket Smith's side of the field and stop the run first • Jeremiah Smith's numbers this season: he leads the Big Ten in catches, yards and touchdowns, including 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns against Illinois • Indiana's defense, which has missed 11 tackles against Nebraska • What Ryan Day said about Smith drawing double and triple coverage • How Ohio State can still win if Indiana takes Smith away Jones is a senior linebacker from London, Ohio. He grew up an Ohio State fan, his father D.J. Jones played tight end for the Buckeyes, and he recorded two sacks against Ohio State in last year's Big Ten Championship Game. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football takes, Ohio State coverage, and film breakdowns. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Indiana #JeremiahSmith #IsaiahJones #CollegeFootball #BigTen | 1h 24m 19s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | Kyle Whittingham Is Blaming Bryce Underwood | Is Kyle Whittingham pinning Michigan's struggles on Bryce Underwood? Menace2Sports breaks down Whittingham's comments about his quarterback, why the hosts think Underwood is taking the heat, and whether the Michigan coaching staff deserves just as much of the blame. In this video: • What Whittingham has said about Underwood since the opener, including "It's not infinite. At some point, we've got to turn the corner" • Michigan's 20-14 loss at Minnesota, where Underwood went 10-of-21 for 101 yards and threw two interceptions • Why the hosts see a pattern in how Whittingham talks about his quarterback • How much of the problem sits with the offense and the play-calling, not just Underwood • What true freshman Tommy Carr means for the QB room • What Michigan's 3-2 start means for Whittingham's first season Whittingham said Monday that Underwood remains the starter, with Jason Beck continuing as offensive coordinator and play-caller, and Michigan hosts Penn State this Saturday. The "blame" framing here is the Menace2Sports hosts' interpretation, not a claim that Whittingham has said Underwood is at fault. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football takes, Ohio State coverage, and Big Ten news. Shop, film breakdowns and more: menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #Michigan #BryceUnderwood #KyleWhittingham #CollegeFootball #BigTen | 1h 28m 27s | ||||||
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| 10/12/26 | Nebraska Showed Ryan Day How To Beat Curt Cignetti | Nebraska showed Ryan Day how to beat Curt Cignetti. The Huskers built an 11-point lead on No. 7 Indiana, the defending national champions, before losing 20-17 when the Hoosiers scored 14 points in 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Now Ohio State travels to Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 17 (noon ET). We break down exactly what Nebraska did to take control, how it all slipped away in the fourth quarter, and what Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, and Jeremiah Smith can take from the tape. In this video: - How Nebraska built a 17-6 lead on Indiana's defense - The fourth-quarter collapse: Nebraska's offense gained just 60 yards on 19 plays before its final drive - Nick Marsh's 75-yard touchdown and the wide-open game-winner that sealed it - What Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers showed on film that Ohio State must fix - Ryan Day's game plan for Indiana, and the blueprint Nebraska left behind - Why Ohio State vs Indiana is a huge Big Ten and College Football Playoff game Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: can Ohio State finish what Nebraska started? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #OhioState #Buckeyes #Indiana #Nebraska #CurtCignetti #RyanDay #BigTen #CollegeFootball #GoBucks #Menace2Sports | 1h 24m 41s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Kirby Smart Is One Win Away From Burying The Big Ten | Kirby Smart is one win away from burying the Big Ten. No. 2 Georgia heads to Tuscaloosa on Saturday to face No. 6 Alabama, both teams are 5-0, and the winner takes sole possession of the SEC lead and a huge step toward the College Football Playoff. We break down why this game matters far beyond the SEC, what a Georgia win would mean for the national title race, and what it means for Ohio State, Indiana, and the rest of the Big Ten. In this video: - Why Georgia at Alabama (Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC) could reshape the playoff picture - Kirby Smart's comments: "We think we're a physical team, and they're a physical team" - Georgia's offense (No. 1 in the country at 51.4 points per game) versus Alabama's run defense - Gunner Stockton and Georgia's passing game, plus Kirby Smart's 2-7 record against Alabama - Alabama's 45-plus-point streak and its turnover margin - What the result means for Ohio State's playoff path and the Big Ten's national title hopes Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: does the SEC finally pull away from the Big Ten? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #Georgia #KirbySmart #GeorgiaFootball #Alabama #SEC #BigTen #CollegeFootball #CFP #OhioState #Menace2Sports | 1h 21m 38s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Chris Henry Jr Is Taking Brandon Inniss' Snaps Saturday | Chris Henry Jr. is about to get his shot. With Brandon Inniss listed as questionable ahead of Ohio State's game against Maryland, the freshman receiver is set to see a bigger role on Saturday, and Buckeye fans have been waiting for this. We break down what Chris Henry Jr. brings to the Ohio State offense, how he and Brock Boyd could change the slot, what it means for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith, and whether Ohio State finally gets a true WR2. In this video: - Why Chris Henry Jr. is in line for Brandon Inniss' snaps against Maryland - The Ohio State injury report: Inniss and Devin McCuin questionable, Phillip Daniels questionable on the offensive line - What we've seen from Chris Henry Jr. so far, including his touchdowns against Ball State and Kent State - How Brock Boyd fits in as Ohio State's top receiver behind Jeremiah Smith, Inniss and McCuin - Whether Julian Sayin will look beyond Jeremiah Smith more often - What to expect from the Buckeyes' receiver rotation against Maryland Ohio State hosts Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 4:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: is Chris Henry Jr. the next breakout receiver at Ohio State? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #OhioState #Buckeyes #ChrisHenryJr #BrandonInniss #OhioStateFootball #CollegeFootball #GoBucks #BigTen #Menace2Sports | 1h 17m 51s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Ryan Day Told Julian Sayin That Jeremiah Smith Is Always Open | Ryan Day told Julian Sayin exactly how he wants Jeremiah Smith treated: "If he's single-covered, he's open. If he's double-covered, he's sort of open. If he's triple-covered, he's covered." That message lands after Smith torched No. 14 Iowa for 11 catches, 206 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State's 31-14 win, and it raises a big question heading into Maryland: is Sayin forcing the ball to Smith, or is that simply the right way to play? We break it down, from the Ohio State records Smith is stacking up to the Heisman race and what it means for the rest of the Buckeyes offense. In this video: - Ryan Day's full message to Julian Sayin about throwing to Jeremiah Smith - Smith's 11-catch, 206-yard, two-touchdown game against Iowa - How Smith became Ohio State's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches - Why Smith is the Heisman favorite, and where Julian Sayin fits in that race - Whether Ohio State's other receivers can get open when Smith draws the coverage - What to watch when Ohio State hosts Maryland (Saturday, Oct. 10, 4:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network) Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: should Sayin keep forcing it to Smith? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #OhioState #Buckeyes #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #Heisman #CollegeFootball #GoBucks #BigTen #Menace2Sports | 1h 18m 34s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Michigan's Locker Room Is Leaking Text Messages | Michigan's locker room is leaking text messages, and it's getting ugly in Ann Arbor. Screenshots allegedly showing a Michigan group chat have surfaced, with the author reportedly criticizing offensive coordinator Jason Beck, the offensive scheme, and the staff, right after the Wolverines fell to 0-2 in the Big Ten with a 20-14 loss to Minnesota. We break down what's been alleged, what hasn't been confirmed, and what it means for Kyle Whittingham's program. In this video: - What the leaked Michigan group chat allegedly says about Jason Beck and the offense - Why the messages are attributed to tight end Zack Marshall, and what Michigan has (and hasn't) confirmed - The "worse than the Sherrone Moore era" comparison and why it stings - How Michigan's offense looked against Minnesota, and Whittingham's "results are unacceptable" response - What leaks like this say about the state of the Michigan locker room - Whether Michigan's bye week brings "tough decisions" on the offense Note: the screenshots were posted on social media on October 6, 2026. Michigan has not confirmed they are authentic, so everything attributed to the messages is alleged. If you want daily Ohio State, Big Ten, and college football coverage with no filter, subscribe to Menace2Sports and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: is this a one-off leak or a sign of something bigger at Michigan? Shop, subscribe and more: menace2sports.com #Michigan #MichiganFootball #Wolverines #KyleWhittingham #BigTen #CollegeFootball #BryceUnderwood #OhioState #MenaceSports | 1h 21m 37s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Jeremiah Smith Took Chris Olave's Last Record | Jeremiah Smith just passed Chris Olave. In Ohio State's 31-14 statement win at Kinnick Stadium, Smith hauled in his 36th career touchdown catch to take the Buckeyes' all-time receiving touchdown record from Olave (35), then broke Emeka Egbuka's career receptions record on the same afternoon with an 11-catch, 206-yard, two-touchdown performance. We break down how Smith did it, what it means for his Heisman case, and how Ohio State's defense answered every question about the run game by holding Iowa to just 39 rushing yards, the fewest the Hawkeyes have managed since 2005. In this video: - Jeremiah Smith breaks Chris Olave's Ohio State career receiving touchdown record with TD No. 36, and why the "last Olave record" milestone matters - Smith becomes the first Buckeye ever with back-to-back 200-yard receiving games, one week after his four-touchdown, 217-yard night against Illinois - How Matt Patricia's defense bounced back after the Illinois rushing breakdown and shut down Iowa's ground game at Kinnick Stadium - Ja'Kobi Jackson's first start: 72 rushing yards on 14 carries and a touchdown - Ohio State's first ranked road win of the season and first win at Kinnick Stadium since 2010, as the Buckeyes move to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten - What this win means heading into the rest of Ohio State's October schedule and the Heisman race Subscribe for daily Ohio State breakdowns, Big Ten analysis, and everything Buckeyes football all season long. #OhioState #Buckeyes #JeremiahSmith #ChrisOlave #BigTen #CollegeFootball #OhioStateFootball #Heisman | 1h 26m 57s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | Kirk Ferentz Is Going To Run At Matt Patricia All Day | Kirk Ferentz knows exactly what he's doing, and Ohio State just handed him the blueprint. After allowing 199 rushing yards to Illinois — including 113 to a single running back — the Buckeyes' defensive line walks into Kinnick Stadium against the deepest, most physical rushing attack in the Big Ten. We break down why Iowa is going to run the ball at Matt Patricia's defense over and over and over again on Saturday, whether Ohio State's run defense can fix its gap discipline in time, and what it means for the Buckeyes' playoff hopes if it can't. In this video: - Why Iowa's four 100-yard rushers (Kamari Moulton, Braden Jackson, Xavier Williams, Nathan McNeil) make this the toughest run-game test Ohio State has faced all year - Kenyatta Jackson Jr.'s blunt admission that the Illinois performance was "unacceptable" — and what has to change - Ryan Day's warning that "all it takes is one guy to be out of a gap" against this Iowa offensive line - How Matt Patricia and Larry Johnson are adjusting the defensive gameplan after Sunday film study - Why Iowa's own stout run defense (87.8 YPG, 3rd in the Big Ten) means Ohio State can't just abandon the ground game either - Our prediction for how this trenches battle decides Saturday's game in Iowa City Subscribe for daily Ohio State breakdowns, Big Ten previews, and everything Buckeyes football all season long. #OhioState #Buckeyes #Iowa #Hawkeyes #BigTen #CollegeFootball #RyanDay #MattPatricia | 1h 39m 14s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Ryan Day Won't Say If Phillip Daniels Gets His Job Back | Phillip Daniels is healthy again, and Ryan Day still won't commit to giving him his starting job back. Ohio State heads to Kinnick Stadium this Saturday to face No. 14 Iowa, and the biggest question up front isn't about scheme, it's about who starts at right tackle. Phillip Daniels was Ohio State's starter before a injury knocked him out, and Gabe VanSickle stepped in and played well enough that Ryan Day is now calling it a "good problem to have." We break down Day's actual comments on the competition, what it means that he said Gabe "hasn't done anything to say he doesn't deserve to play," and why this isn't as simple as handing a job back to the guy who had it first. We get into the tape on both players, what Ohio State needs up front against an Iowa defensive front that thrives on physicality, and why this decision says a lot about how Ryan Day runs his program. In this video: - Ryan Day's real comments on the Phillip Daniels-Gabe VanSickle competition at right tackle - Why Gabe VanSickle has earned a real case to keep starting - What Ohio State needs from its offensive line against Iowa's front at Kinnick Stadium - Why Ryan Day calling this a "good problem" tells you how he values competition - Our prediction for who starts Saturday If you want the honest breakdown before kickoff, subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss it. Like the video while you're here, drop a comment with who you think should start at right tackle, and let's talk college football. #OhioStateFootball #RyanDay #Buckeyes #OhioState #Iowa #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB | 1h 29m 56s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Ryan Day Is Taking Applications On The Defensive Line | Ryan Day just told the world his defensive line needs to step up, and he's not being subtle about it. No. 5 Ohio State (3-1) is heading to Kinnick Stadium to face No. 14 Iowa (4-0) this Saturday, October 3rd at 3:30 PM ET on CBS, and Ryan Day is publicly putting his defensive line on notice after Illinois gashed the Buckeyes for over 500 yards. We break down Day's actual comments about "taking all applications" on the D-line, what that really means for guys like Kenyatta Jackson, Jason Moore, and Eddrick Houston, and why the interior defensive line has been the single biggest question mark on this roster. We get into whether freshman pass rusher Khary Wilder is ready for a bigger role, why the Alabama transfers haven't flashed the way everyone expected, and what has to change before Ohio State walks into a hostile Kinnick Stadium against a bruising Iowa run game. Then we shift to Iowa's side: Kamari Moulton is the kind of downhill, tackle-breaking back that exposed exactly these issues on tape, and if Ohio State's front seven doesn't clean this up fast, this trip to Iowa City could get ugly. In this video: - Ryan Day's real comments on the defensive line and what "taking applications" actually means - Why Illinois exposed Ohio State's front seven for 500-plus yards - The players who need to step up before Saturday: Kenyatta Jackson, Jason Moore, Eddrick Houston, and Khary Wilder - Why Iowa's Kamari Moulton is the exact kind of runner that could be a problem - What has to get fixed before kickoff at Kinnick Stadium This is a defense that has one week to get its act together against a top-15 team on the road. If you want the honest breakdown before kickoff, subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss it. Like the video while you're here, drop a comment with what you think Ohio State needs to fix most, and let's talk college football. #OhioStateFootball #RyanDay #Buckeyes #OhioState #Iowa #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB | 1h 23m 15s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Hank Brown Has To Beat Ryan Day Next | Hank Brown Has To Beat Ryan Day Next. Hank Brown just knocked off Michigan on the road. Now he's got to do it against a top-five team. No. 14 Iowa hosts No. 5 Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium this Saturday, and it's the biggest game the Big Ten has produced all season. On this episode we break down whether Iowa's low-mistake, run-first formula can actually hold up against a Buckeyes roster with this much talent, and whether Ryan Day has fixed what went wrong on defense after Illinois put up over 500 yards against them. We get into Hank Brown's tape, the receiver who's suddenly become a real problem for opposing secondaries, and why Kirk Ferentz's approach gives Iowa a real shot at pulling off back-to-back upsets over ranked Big Ten teams. Then we flip it around and talk about what Ohio State has to clean up on the road, and why this is not a game Ryan Day can treat like a trap game. By the end we give our real prediction for Saturday afternoon at Kinnick, and what a result either way means for both teams' playoff outlook the rest of the season. If you're tracking the Big Ten race or just want the honest breakdown before kickoff, subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily Big Ten breakdowns, film study, and college football takes all season long. | 1h 26m 06s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | Hank Brown Beat Michigan. Ryan Day Is Next. | Hank Brown Beat Michigan. Ryan Day Is Next. Hank Brown just threw the touchdown pass of the year. No. 17 Iowa went into the Big House and stunned No. 18 Michigan 20-19 on a last-second touchdown pass from Brown to Reece Vander Zee, and the Big Ten just got flipped upside down in Week 5. On this episode we break down exactly how Hank Brown and Iowa pulled off the upset, what it means for Kirk Ferentz's team, and why Ohio State and Ryan Day should be very, very worried heading into Iowa City. We get into the film on that final drive, what Michigan's defense couldn't handle, and why this Iowa team looks completely different from the version everyone wrote off in September. Then we shift to what's coming next: Ohio State travels to Kinnick Stadium, and after what we just watched, this is no longer a game Ryan Day can afford to overlook. If you're tracking the Big Ten race or just want the honest breakdown on this weekend's biggest upset, subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily Big Ten breakdowns, film study, and college football takes all season long. | 1h 25m 11s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | Kirk Ferentz Is Waiting For Bryce Underwood | Kirk Ferentz Is Waiting For Bryce Underwood — Here's the Trap He's Setting 🏈 Iowa travels to Michigan for the Big Ten opener, and Kirk Ferentz just told everyone exactly how he plans to attack Bryce Underwood: patience. No gimmicks, no exotic pressure packages — Ferentz is going to sit back, force the true freshman to beat him with his arm over and over, and wait for the mistakes that come with every young quarterback facing a hostile road environment for the first time. In this video we break down exactly what Ferentz said about Underwood and Michigan's offense, why this is classic Kirk Ferentz defensive football, and whether it's actually the right way to attack a talent like Underwood. We get into what makes Bryce Underwood dangerous, where he's been inconsistent through the first month of the season, what Iowa's defense actually does well that sets this plan up, and whether the Big House on a Saturday is enough to rattle a true freshman or whether playing at home actually works in his favor. If you're breaking down the Big Ten this week, this is the film session you need before kickoff. In this video: – What Kirk Ferentz actually said about Bryce Underwood – Why Iowa's defensive plan is built on patience, not pressure – Bryce Underwood's tape: strengths and weaknesses so far – Why the Big House environment matters for this matchup – Our prediction for Iowa at Michigan Subscribe for daily Big Ten breakdowns, film study, and college football takes all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for daily college football breakdowns 👍 Like if you think Iowa's patient approach is the right call 💬 Comment your prediction: does Bryce Underwood carve up Iowa's defense? #Iowa #Michigan #BryceUnderwood #KirkFerentz #CollegeFootball #CFB #NCAAFootball #BigTenFootball #IowaHawkeyes #MichiganWolverines | 1h 28m 55s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Ryan Day Needs Arch Manning To Win At Neyland | Ryan Day Needs Arch Manning To Win At Neyland — Here's Why Ohio State hosts Illinois this weekend, but there's a game hundreds of miles away that matters just as much to Ryan Day's season. No. 1 Texas and Arch Manning head into Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee in one of the biggest games of Week 4, and the result directly affects how Ohio State's loss to Texas gets viewed the rest of the season. If Arch Manning and the Longhorns go into Knoxville and win, that "bad loss" starts looking like a quality loss to the best team in the country. If Texas drops this game, Ohio State's resume takes the hit right along with them. On this episode we break down exactly why this game matters so much for Columbus, what Arch Manning needs to show against a tough Tennessee defense, and how the playoff picture shifts depending on what happens at Neyland. We also get into whether Ohio State fans should actually be rooting for Texas the rest of the way, and what it says about the state of the Big Ten's resume-building this season. If you're tracking Ohio State's playoff case or just want the honest breakdown on this weekend's biggest games, subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily Ohio State breakdowns, playoff analysis, and college football takes all season long. | 1h 23m 41s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | Ryan Day Says Ja'Kobi Jackson Ran Harder Than Bo Jackson | Ryan Day Says Ja'Kobi Jackson Ran Harder Than Bo Jackson — And That's a Problem for Ohio State's RB1 Ryan Day just said the quiet part out loud. Coming off Ohio State's Illinois press conference, Day publicly challenged his running backs to "run angry" — and made a point of saying Ja'Kobi Jackson has been running harder than RB1 Bo Jackson. That's not a throwaway comment from a head coach who's had a low red zone success rate and a lack of explosive runs all season. On this episode we break down exactly what Day said, why he said it now, and what it means for the Ohio State backfield the rest of the way. We get into the tape on both backs — why Bo Jackson's explosiveness hasn't translated into contact balance, what Ja'Kobi Jackson has actually shown when he's gotten his opportunities, and whether this is Ryan Day setting up a real competition at running back or just lighting a fire under his RB1. If you've been watching Ohio State's offense and wondering why the run game has looked off through three-plus games, this is the breakdown that explains it. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily Ohio State breakdowns, film study, and hot takes all season long. | 1h 23m 54s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | Trinidad Chambliss Is Living In Lane Kiffin's Head | Trinidad Chambliss Is Living In Lane Kiffin's Head — And He Just Proved It On National TV Lane Kiffin came back to Oxford for the first time since leaving Ole Miss for LSU, and Trinidad Chambliss made sure he'll never forget it. No. 8 Ole Miss knocked off No. 7 LSU 32-24, and Chambliss didn't just beat his old coach's new team — he pointed right at Kiffin after sealing it with a game-winning interception. On this episode we break down exactly how Chambliss torched LSU's defense, why he turned down the chance to follow Kiffin to Baton Rouge, and what this win does for Ole Miss's playoff and Heisman case. We also get into the tampering rumors that followed Chambliss all offseason, why he says he's had zero contact with Kiffin since the coaching change, and why this performance was the loudest answer he could give. If you're following the Lane Kiffin to LSU saga and the fallout in Oxford, subscribe so you don't miss the next breakdown. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily college football analysis and film breakdowns all season long. | 1h 26m 49s | ||||||
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Peaked at #124 in United States, currently #124 in United States.
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3 placements across 3 markets.