THE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast

On this episode of Bunch of Nuts we release our college football playoff bracket. Is Alabama primed for a run? Did Indiana peak too early? Dan and Cass also debate which team will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Cass also reveals his top 10 potential CFP matchups. Finally, we wrap up the show with Dan giving his Michigan head coach picks that Michigan should, but won't consider.

We start the show recapping Ohio State's massive win in THE GAME. Dan praises Bo Jackson's performance. We also discuss Ohio State's decision to handle the win with humility. Next, we discuss the news regarding Brian Hartline leaving for USF. Cass puts the move into perspective and explains why everything will be okay with the wide receiver unit. Finally, our friend Jason from Indiana joins the podcast to discuss the Big Ten Championship!

We begin the show recapping the win over UCLA. The boys praise the special teams unit and discuss the historic kickoff return touchdown. Will we see more of Lorenzo Styles in the return game moving forward? We also discuss the injury rumors around Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Next, we preview Rutgers. Cass believes Ohio State will attempt to shorten this game. Meanwhile, Dan believes Rutgers offense will give the Ohio State defense a good test the week before Michigan. Dan also discusses Ohio State's big win over Notre Dame in basketball. Finally, we wrap up with our personal Heisman rankings.

The boys start the show recapping the big win over Penn State! Ethan Grunkemeyer, Nicholas Singleton, and Kaytron Allen gave a valiant effort. However, the Ohio State aerial assault was too much to overcome for Penn State. Does Ohio State have the best five players in the country? Next, we preview the Purdue game. Cass believes the running backs are in for a big day. Meanwhile, Dan highlights Purdue's defensive line. Finally, we wrap up discussing Ohio State Basketball's first win of the season and expectations for the next two months.

The Buckeyes beat the Badgers 34-0! Dan and Cass recap the game. Cass feels the running game is coming along nicely. Dan praises the use of Bo Jackson in the pass game. We also discuss Julian Sayin's case for Heisman. Is Ohio State doing enough to promote Sayin's Heisman campaign? Finally we discuss the current state of the AP Poll to end the show.

Blake previews the game and discusses how good Ohio State‘s defense has been highlighting Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Caden, Curry, and Arvell Reese. Blake poses the question: Can any team score 3 times against Ohio State? He also discussed Ohio State‘s offense with Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, Max Klare and Bo Jackson. He also compared the head coaching matchup and the potential for an upset, what kind of game Illinois would need it to be to do so, and how Ohio State has controlled all of its opponents. Also discussed Bret Bilema’s upset over No. 1 Ohio State in 2010 at Wisconsin and Illinois’ upset in 2007, but explained this year’s Ohio State team is different.

The undefeated Huskies host the Buckeyes on Saturday. We breakdown both sides of the ball and give our thoughts on the Big Ten opener for both schools. Can the Washington defense handle the Ohio State air attack? Is Demond Williams a threat to this Buckeye defense? We also discuss Washington impact players such as Jonah Coleman and Denzel Boston. Finally, we wrap up the episode with our keys to the game!