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The episode discusses Isaiah West's potential as a key player for Ohio State in the upcoming season.

Will Isaiah West emerge as Ohio State’s not-so-secret weapon in 2026? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr revisit their expectations for the talented second-year running back after continuing to hear strong reviews about his potential inside the Ohio State football program. West rushed for 312 yards and two touchdowns as a true freshman, but his role could grow considerably in an offense expected to place a greater emphasis on the running game under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. How close is West to presumed starter Bo Jackson? Could the two running backs combine for 2,000 rushing yards? And might West’s size make him Ohio State’s primary short-yardage and goal-line option? Tony and Tom discuss West’s projected carries, rushing yards and touchdowns, the value of keeping the Buckeyes’ running backs fresh, and why West could be much more than a traditional backup this season. Let us know your Isaiah West projections in the comments. 0:00 — Will Isaiah West be Ohio State’s secret weapon? 1:09 — Why expectations for West have changed 2:42 — Revisiting the preseason projections 4:19 — Could West rush for more than 800 yards? 5:49 — West’s potential short-yardage role 7:51 — Projecting…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr

Topics covered

• Ohio State football
• Isaiah West
• running backs
• offensive strategy
• player projections
• season expectations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ohio State, Arthur Smith

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