Podcast appearances and mentions of Arthur Smith

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 changed2:42 — Revisiting the preseason projections4:19 — Could West rush for more than 800 yards?5:49 — West's potential short-yardage role7:51 — Projecting his 2026 touchdown total9:07 — Could West produce his first 100-yard game?11:09 — Why Ohio State will divide the carries12:01 — Final Isaiah West projectionsSubscribe to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast for daily Ohio State football discussions, analysis, predictions and news.Join the conversation at BuckeyeInsiders.com.

Bo Jackson rushed for more than 1,000 yards as a true freshman at Ohio State. So what comes next in year two?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr revisit their offseason expectations for Bo Jackson and discuss whether his projected numbers still make sense after spring ball. They break down possible rushing totals, yards per carry, touchdowns, carry distribution, and how Ohio State's deep running back room could impact Jackson's production.They also discuss the role of Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Legend Bey, Carlos Locklyn, Arthur Smith, and whether a better offensive line could make the Buckeyes' running game even more efficient this season.00:00 — Intro00:16 — Tom's national championship confetti update01:48 — The confetti story gets even stranger02:25 — Revisiting Bo Jackson expectations from February03:13 — Tony's projected numbers for Bo Jackson04:10 — Why the touchdown jump makes sense05:50 — Carry totals, yards per game, and Ohio State's RB history08:09 — How Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, and Legend Bey could impact carries10:24 — Short-yardage carries and Bo Jackson's yards-per-carry outlook11:02 — Remembering what Bo Jackson already accomplished as a freshman12:06 — How high is Bo Jackson's ceiling in year two?13:28 — Final prediction and listener questionWhat kind of season do you expect from Bo Jackson in year two? Drop your rushing yards, touchdowns, and yards-per-carry predictions in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to become a member and join the conversation.

Ohio State's offensive line could be very good this season — but there are still some important questions to answer.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss four major concerns for the Buckeyes up front, including the left tackle situation, Philip Daniels' development, how the line handles movement and stunts, and how quickly Ohio State can settle on its best five.They also discuss where Austin Siereveld, Ian Moore, Carson Hinzman, Luke Montgomery, Philip Daniels, Josh Padilla, Gabe VanSickle, and Jake Cook could fit into the offensive line picture.00:00 — Intro00:07 — Tom reacts to the title00:19 — Concern No. 1: Is Ian Moore ready at left tackle?01:37 — Why Ian Moore is more of a question than a crisis03:46 — Concern No. 2: Philip Daniels' next step05:36 — Right-side issues from last season06:09 — How much growth has Daniels already shown?07:59 — Concern No. 3: Can the line handle movement and stunts?10:08 — Why experience and Arthur Smith could help12:21 — Concern No. 4: How long until Ohio State finds its best five?14:11 — Fall camp options and possible offensive line combinations16:33 — Final thoughts and listener questionsWhat is your biggest concern with Ohio State's offensive line this season? Drop your thoughts in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com for updates, coverage, and more.

We answer questions from Bucknuts subscribers on today's show. What is the latest with David Gabriel Georges? Will first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have full autonomy this season? When will Legend Bey score his first touchdown for the Buckeyes?That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.

Julian Sayin is becoming one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in college football. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down what national analysts, coaches, and players are saying about Ohio State's projected starting quarterback. Josh Pate, Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman, Ryan Day, Arthur Smith, Jeremiah Smith, and others have all weighed in on Sayin's strengths, weaknesses, and potential heading into the 2026 season. The praise centers around elite accuracy, football intelligence, and leadership. But questions remain about mobility, pocket presence, and whether he can lead Ohio State through one of the toughest schedules in the country. Can Julian Sayin make the Year 2 leap and lead the Buckeyes back to the College Football Playoff?

Where should Austin Siereveld play in 2026? In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down Ohio State's offensive line configurations and discuss how Ryan Day, Tyler Bowen, and Arthur Smith may build the best rushing attack possible. We discuss Austin Siereveld at tackle versus guard, Carson Hinzman, Luke Montgomery, pass protection responsibilities, and the impact of Ohio State's talented running back room featuring Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Legend Bey, and Turbo Rogers. Topics include:

The Pittsburgh Steelers transition from Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith to Mike McCarthy and his west coast offense. There is legitimate reason for hope, and there are reasons why fans can expect an improved passing attack under McCarthy. All that, and more, on the Friday "Let's Ride" podcast with Jeff Hartman as he welcomes Kevin Smith on the latest "Coach's Corner" segment. Stay tuned for that, the latest news, and the Hart to Heart segment. This podcast is part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Ryan Day finally built the Ohio State football team he's always wanted? After years of elite quarterbacks, NFL receivers, Big Ten championships, Michigan battles, and a national title, the 2026 Buckeyes may be the most complete roster of the Ryan Day era. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we examine how Ohio State evolved after the Michigan losses, why the additions of Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia matter, the development of Julian Sayin, the veteran offensive line led by Carson Hinzman, Luke Montgomery and Austin Siereveld, and why this roster looks built for championship football. Is this finally Ryan Day's ideal team? Topics: Ryan Day Ohio State Ohio State football 2026 Julian Sayin Arthur Smith Ohio State Matt Patricia Ohio State Jeremiah Smith Ohio State offensive line Ohio State defense Buckeyes national championship outlook Daily Buckeye Blitz Subscribe for daily Ohio State football coverage. #OhioState #Buckeyes #RyanDay #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #CollegeFootball Wednesday, June 17, 2026   Join Kalshi and Get $10 Subscribe to the Podcast

What OSU Needs to Win the National Title: O-Line, Julian Sayin, Run Game & Defense | Buckeye WeeklyOn the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss results from Tony's Twitter poll asking fans to finish, “Ohio State will win a national championship this year if ___.” The most common response was improved offensive line play (about 55–60%), driven by late-season issues like pass protection and lack of a running game. They also highlight Julian Sayin's ability to make plays, process quickly, and add situational mobility, plus a better running game through broken tackles and incremental improvements from young backs. Defense was a smaller share of answers (about 10–15%), with the view that it only needs to remain close to last year's historically strong standard under Matt Patricia. They also touch on Ryan Day, play-calling, and the addition of Arthur Smith to help address offensive consistency.00:00 Stormy Show Opener00:45 Championship If Question01:56 Offensive Line Top Concern04:01 Julian Sayin Mobility06:33 Running Game Breakthroughs11:21 Defense Expectations15:20 Ryan Day and Arthur Smith19:58 Wrap Up and Subscribe

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Are we not talking enough about the impact first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is going to have at Ohio State this year? That is the main topic of conversation on today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. Also on the docket: * Who will blink first in the "CFP standoff" between Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commish Greg Sankey? Petitti wants a 24-team field. And if he doesn't get it, he will elect to keep the CFP at 12 teams. A 16-team CFP is off the table as far as the Big Ten is concerned. It's either 24 or 12. * What do we expect from Payton Pierce this season as he takes over as the Buckeyes' starting middle linebacker? How do we feel about the LB room overall? * We get JBook's prediction of who will finish second and third on Ohio State's team in receptions and receiving yards this season. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.