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The Buckeyes pitched a 70–0 shutout against Grambling, and the defense showed why this unit has the potential to be elite. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we grade every defensive position group and highlight the young stars who stole the show. We cover: Caden Curry's steady play + Kayden McDonald's breakout with a forced fumble Kenyatta Jackson's return and Eddrick Houston's discipline issues Riley Pettijohn's debut: forced fumble, scoop-and-score TD, highlight tackles Payton Pierce leading the team in tackles, TJ Alford flashing late Caleb Downs' interception + freshmen Devin Sanchez and Aaron Scott building trust in the CB rotation

Ohio State's offense put on a show in the Horseshoe, rolling to a 70–0 win over Grambling. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, I grade every offensive position group and dig into the key stats behind the blowout. We cover: Julian Sayin's nearly perfect day (16 straight completions, 4 TDs) Lincoln Kienholz & Tavien St. Clair getting valuable reps James Peoples, CJ Donaldson, and freshman Bo Jackson leading a deep RB rotation Jeremiah Smith & Carnell Tate opening up the field + depth WRs making plays Will Kacmarek's big seam TD and tight ends stepping up Offensive line dominance: 0 sacks allowed, backups and freshmen getting real snaps

The Buckeyes took care of business in a big way, shutting out Grambling State 70-0 in front of the home crowd at The Shoe. On today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, I give my instant reaction to the blowout win — standout performances, what we learned (if anything), and who's making a push on the depth chart. Then we turn the page to next Saturday's in-state showdown with Ohio University. What should Buckeye fans expect from the Bobcats? Who needs to show out in Week 3? Subscribe for daily Ohio State football talk — fast, focused, and all Buckeyes.

Ohio State turns the page from a huge win over Texas to a matchup with Grambling. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, I give you my 5 keys to a Buckeye victory this week and my best bets from the national slate. 5 Keys vs Grambling: Get Julian Sayin comfortable early — build rhythm and confidence Establish the run game with CJ Donaldson & James Peoples Rotate the roster — valuable reps for Kienholz, St. Clair, and young defenders Clean execution — limit self-inflicted mistakes Showcase defensive depth and versatility — McClain, Reese, DL rotation Best Bets – Week 2: 15 Michigan vs 18 Oklahoma: Wolverines' power run game vs Sooners' front 6 Oregon vs Oklahoma State: Ducks' speed and depth too much

After Ohio State's 14–7 win over No. 1 Texas, Buckeye players and coaches broke down their experiences, performances, and areas for growth. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we bring you the best quotes and key takeaways from postgame interviews. We cover: CJ Donaldson on scoring the first TD and setting the team's identity Will Kacmarek on the TE room's “strike and strain” mentality Tim Walton praising Jaylen McClain's strong debut and secondary depth McClain on playing alongside Caleb Downs and building confidence Arvell Reese on Matt Patricia's creative schemes and Sonny Styles partnership Phillip Daniels on holding his own vs. Colin Simmons and pride in the all-Ohio O-line Ryan Day on Sayin's workload, Reese's versatility, and why Buckeye NFL development stands out

Ryan Day spoke after Ohio State's 14–7 win over No. 1 Texas, praising his young stars while stressing there's still plenty to improve. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down: Julian Sayin's debut: graded a champion, “never flinched” in his first start Jaylen McClain's “excellent start” at safety alongside Caleb Downs Phillip Daniels winning the right tackle job + OL protecting without giving up a sack James Peoples & CJ Donaldson rotating at RB Day's call for more explosiveness on offense and his self-criticism late in the game Will Kacmarek's emergence at tight end How NFL development remains central to Ohio State's recruiting pitch

Ohio State's defense rose to the occasion in the Buckeyes' 14–7 win over No. 1 Texas. A new-look unit up front and young stars in the secondary made the plays that sealed the game in the Shoe. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down: How the new-look defensive line held up against Texas' run game Caden Curry's breakout and C.J. Hicks' game-sealing pressure on Arch Manning Arvell Reese's disruptive day alongside steady Sonny Styles Jermaine Mathews Jr.'s star performance with a game-changing interception Caleb Downs flying around again + Jaylen McClain's impressive first career start Position group stats, grades, and what this means for the Buckeyes moving forward

Ohio State's offense showed up big in the top-5 showdown vs. Texas — now it's time to break it all down. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, I grade every position group and dig into the key stats that fueled the Buckeyes' win. We'll cover: Julian Sayin's performance and efficiency in his first start How the offensive line held up against Texas' defensive front Ohio State's deep running back struggles Wide receivers stepping up — including Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss Overall position grades and what this means for the Buckeyes moving forward

Ohio State opens the 2025 season with a massive 14-7 win over Texas in a gritty, physical battle in the Horseshoe. On today's episode of The TBC Weekly, we give you our instant reactions to the Buckeyes' defensive dominance, Julian Sayin's debut, and how Matt Patricia's unit shut down Arch Manning and the Longhorn offense. Plus, we take a quick look ahead to next week's home matchup against Grambling as the Buckeyes try to clean things up and build momentum. Subscribe for daily Ohio State football coverage — Go Bucks!

It's finally here — Ohio State vs. Texas in the Horseshoe. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, I break down the 5 keys to a Buckeye victory and give you my best bets for Week 1 across college football. 5 Keys to the Game: Generating pressure on Arch Manning without blitzing too much How OSU's pass rush led by Kenyatta Jackson can disrupt Sarkisian's offense Stopping Texas' deep and talented backfield — Tre Wisner & CJ Baxter Limiting Arch Manning's dual-threat ability (arm talent + zone-read mobility) Attacking cracks in the Texas secondary despite their NFL-level corners Best Bets for Week 1: Alabama vs Florida State (spread -13.5, total 50.5) LSU vs Clemson (spread -4.5, total 57.5) Notre Dame vs Miami (spread -2.5, total 49.5) Michigan vs New Mexico (spread -34.5, total 49.5) Texas vs Ohio State (spread OSU -1, total 47.5)

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian previewed the Longhorns' Week 1 showdown with Ohio State, calling it an “epic matchup” that's “great for college football.” He reflected on last year's Cotton Bowl loss, shared his respect for Ryan Day, and broke down what Texas needs to do differently this time. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we cover: Sarkisian's take on the Ohio State–Texas matchup Why he thinks Matt Patricia is “a head coach for the defense” His scouting report of Julian Sayin: quick release, better athlete than expected Lessons from last year's Cotton Bowl and the importance of minimizing mistakes How Texas is prepping for the Shoe's hostile environment with simulated crowd noise Why Sarkisian believes the CFP committee will reward both teams for this heavyweight opener

Ryan Day met with the media ahead of Ohio State's showdown with No. 1 Texas, and he covered everything from Julian Sayin's debut to the Buckeyes' depth at defensive tackle. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down: Day's challenge to Buckeye Nation: make the Shoe the most hostile environment in the country The plan to get Julian Sayin comfortable in his first start Confidence in the defensive tackle rotation with McDonald, Houston, Smith Jr., Malone, and Carter Phillip Daniels' strong camp at right tackle Jayden Fielding and Joe McGuire locked in at kicker and punter How Ohio State will get Jeremiah Smith more touches after the Cotton Bowl Contingency planning for Arch Manning and the Texas offense

Ohio State's offense is about to face one of the toughest defenses in the country — the Texas Longhorns. We're breaking down every defensive starter with their 2024 stats and performance grades. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we cover: The Texas defensive line — disruptive and deep Linebackers who thrive against the run and in coverage Secondary standouts and how they graded out in 2024 Strengths and weaknesses this Ohio State offense can exploit Matchups that will define the Buckeyes' season opener

Before Ohio State faces No. 1 Texas, we're breaking down the Longhorns' offense player by player using their 2024 stats and performance grades. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we cover: Arch Manning's numbers and how he stacks up at QB1 The running back rotation  Texas' WR corps and their 2024 production Tight ends, offensive line, and how they graded out last season Key matchups the Buckeye defense must win to slow down the Longhorns

Ohio State's new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has a rare weapon in Caleb Downs — a safety with the football IQ, versatility, and leadership to impact the game from anywhere on the field. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down: Why Patricia calls football talks with Downs “like talking to another coach” The variety of roles Downs can play: deep safety, nickel, box safety, blitzer, and more How Downs' versatility gives Ohio State flexibility without substituting personnel Why Downs' presence is critical heading into the showdown with Texas

The first scrimmage of fall camp is in the books, and the buzz around Ohio State's running back room is real. With TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins off to the NFL, it's time for a new wave of Buckeye backs to step up.

Ohio State coordinators Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia met with the media, and we've got the full scoop from the Buckeyes' latest scrimmage and fall camp updates. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we cover: Julian Sayin locking down QB1 and what the coaches are saying Brandon Inniss named captain, Carnell Tate stepping up, and WR room updates Running backs CJ Donaldson, James Peoples & Bo Jackson making noise Offensive line starters coming together Matt Patricia's defensive impact — safeties Malik Hartford vs. Jaylen McClain, Caleb Downs at nickel, and Kenyatta Jackson's rise Special teams: punter battle heating up

Matt Guerrieri talks about safety competition and gives Caleb Downs credit for his leadership. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Lorenzo Styles Jr. expresses his pride in his brother's achievement of receiving the Block O Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Davison Igbinosun came back to Ohio State to become a first-round draft pick. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Jermaine Mathews Jr. is aiming to be "very elite at what I do" as he begins his third year at Ohio State. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Caleb Downs talks about his feelings about being Ohio State's captain. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Caleb Downs "has an elite mind," according to Tim Walton, and Julian Sayin "can make every throw." Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

The Buckeyes have their QB1. Ryan Day officially announced that redshirt freshman Julian Sayin will start for Ohio State against No. 1 Texas on August 30. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down: Why Sayin beat out Lincoln Kienholz in a close competition Ryan Day and Brian Hartline's comments on what set Sayin apart Sayin's recruiting background and transfer from Alabama His leadership development and the challenge of facing Texas in his first start

We're back, and we're going all-in for the 2025 season! On this episode of TBC Weekly Live, the gang returns to break down the biggest headlines of the week and deliver our official Ohio State two-deep for every position heading into fall camp. First up: We react to the NCAA's penalties for the Sign Stealing Cheaters and what it means. Next: Ohio State's 2025 captains are official — we break down the leadership group, surprises, and what it tells us about the locker room. Main Event: We reveal our full offensive and defensive two-deep — including some major shake-ups: - Who's rising at wide receiver behind Jeremiah Smith? - Can Malik Hartford crack the starting lineup? - What's the final read on the QB battle? Join the Live Chat!!! Sunday, August 17, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

We're halfway through Ohio State's fall camp. Big announcements this weekend: team captains named, Block O jersey awarded, and position battles heating up. With Texas just two weeks away, decisions are coming fast. Monday, August 18, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Kenyatta Jackson Jr., who was once hesitant to take charge, now leads Ohio State's D-line room. Thursday, August 14, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Kayden McDonald outlines his objectives for the 2025 season and claims to have lost weight. Thursday, August 14, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Jason Moore talks about his objectives for the 2025 season and explains how his strategy has changed. Thursday, August 14, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Eddrick Houston claims that even though he injured his knee on the first day of camp, he will be prepared for Week 1. Thursday, August 14, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

As Caden Curry gets ready for a bigger role in his senior year, he thinks his patience will pay off. Thursday, August 14, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

C.J. Hicks discusses his observations from fall camp thus far in order to be ready to contribute on the edge this year. Thursday, August 14, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Beau Atkinson enjoys playing for Matt Patricia and Larry Johnson and feels "amazing" throughout fall camp. Thursday, August 14, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Kenyatta Jackson Jr. and Caden Curry are showing leadership as Larry Johnson looks for depth at DT. Thursday, August 14, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down all the buzz from Ohio State's first scrimmage of fall camp. Is Julian Sayin starting to run away with the QB1 job? Why the running back room — led by James Peoples, CJ Donaldson, and a resurgent Bo Jackson — is looking deeper than ever. We also spotlight the nation's best tight end group, a surging Phillip Daniels on the O-line, Malik Hartford's defensive playmaking, and the huge win of staying healthy. All the insider notes you need as camp heats up in Columbus! Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Don't expect Ryan Day to reveal who is shining just yet, even though the first scrimmage is over. The Buckeyes are just over three weeks away from the season's debut, so we spoke with him Monday to find out what he thought of the scrimmage. Monday, August 12, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Ohio State's defense is entering a new era and it's being led by the linebackers. In this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down how James Laurinaitis is rebuilding the LB room with speed, violence, and vision. From Arvell Reese stepping into the spotlight to a wave of young freaks like Riley Pettijohn and Sonny Styles, this group is loaded with upside. Hear what Laurinaitis is saying about his players, what Arvell Reese is saying about himself, and how this linebacker unit could become the backbone of Matt Patricia's 2025 defense. Friday, August 8, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Ohio State has a new man in charge of the defense — and Matt Patricia is already making his presence felt in fall camp. In today's episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down how Patricia is emphasizing fundamentals, versatility, and culture over depth charts and starting lineups. From rotating Caleb Downs to evaluating pass rush packages, Patricia is bringing his NFL mindset to the college game — and it's exactly what this young Buckeye defense needs. We'll talk linebacker development, defensive tackle depth, and why building communication is Patricia's #1 priority.

Tavien St. Clair lists his objectives for Ohio State's inaugural season. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Lincoln Kienholz talks about getting selected as an Iron Buckeye and vying for the starting quarterback position. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Ryan Day commends Julian Sayin and says he anticipates Eddrick Houston returning to practice soon. Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Sonny Styles discusses his observations of his fellow linebackers and getting ready for OSU's first game. Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Payton Pierce discusses playing Texas Week 1 and getting ready to start this season. Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Julian Sayin claims to have gained 210 pounds and talks about vying for the starting quarterback position. Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese talked about how he is getting ready for the new season and why he was not included in The Athletic's annual freaks list. Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Ohio State put the pads on for the first time in 2025 fall camp — and the true freshmen stole the show. From Tavien St. Clair's rocket arm to big plays from Quincy Porter, Epi Sitanilei, Carter Lowe, and more, the future is bright in Columbus. In this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down which first-year Buckeyes flashed on Day 3, who's climbing the depth chart early, and which freshmen are already pushing for playing time this fall.

Ohio State just released its updated 2025 football roster — and the weight changes across the team tell us a LOT about who's ready to break out, switch positions, or take on bigger roles. From Jason Moore bulking up to play defensive tackle, to Sonny Styles trimming down for more speed, to punter Joe McGuire dropping 30+ pounds (?!), these changes are no accident. In this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down the most important weight updates, what they mean for fall camp battles, and how they reflect the Buckeyes' evolving identity as they chase back-to-back national titles.

Fall camp is officially underway in Columbus, and the Buckeyes came out swinging! In this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down the top storylines from the first three days of practice — including Julian Sayin's impressive deep-ball display, a defensive line that's already turning heads, and the early signs of physicality and fire as the Buckeyes prepare to defend their national title.

In an interview with media on Friday, Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss stated that he is prepared for a full-time position this season and has been an outspoken leader for OSU. Friday, August 1, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast

Carnell Tate, a wide receiver at Ohio State, talks about his offseason and taking charge of the wide receivers. Friday, August 1, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast