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Welcome to Game Week!Today's show is a surf-and-turf buffet.We open with Garrick Hodge - Mark Porter had biz to handle - and dive deep on running back recruiting, big-time visits scheduled and a Glenville Pipeline check in.Then we welcome NFL Draft guru Dane Brugler from The Athletic for a complete evaluation on which Buckeyes could be headed to The Show next season.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!(1:02) Welcome to the show(2:20) Latest on Ohio State's interest in Jordan Hall(6:08) Visit updates on D.J. Jacobs, Marcus Fakatou and Braylon Clark(14:30) Garrick's scouting report on Glenville's Jaylen Edwards(17:30) The Athletic's NFL Draft Expert Dane Brugler joins show(20:03) Jeremiah Smith - best receiver prospect EVER?(25:27) Why is Julian Sayin so polarizing?(39:08) Can Kenyatta Jackson play himself into the first round?(41:17) Diving deep on other draft eligible and potentially draft eligible Buckeyes(59:45) Join Bucknuts for 60% off usual annual fee!

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Miami Hurricanes fans have a new reason to believe: A'mir Sears flashes true two-way star potential, drawing comparisons to Travis Hunter. After a dominant display against Bishop Gorman, can Sears redefine what it means to be a game-changer on both sides of the ball? His elite athleticism, hand-eye coordination, and explosive lateral movement suggest he's a year-one starter and possibly the most dynamic skill recruit Miami has landed since Jeremiah Smith. Brian Smith breaks down Sears' positional versatility, from shutdown corner to dangerous playmaker on special teams, and considers whether top programs like LSU or Texas could pry him away before National Signing Day. The conversation explores how Sears stacks up against high school legends like Allen Iverson and Travis Hunter, discusses Miami's recruiting strategy, and raises the question: Will Sears' commitment stay rock-solid amid aggressive national interest? Don't miss this insight-packed look at the Hurricanes' most electric prospect. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won't last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that's why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who's hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for the preseason edition of Tale of the Tape.In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go position by position through the Ohio State and Michigan offenses to decide which team has the advantage heading into the 2026 season.The guys compare Julian Sayin and Bryce Underwood at quarterback, debate whether Ohio State or Michigan has the better running back room, break down the Wolverines' revamped wide receiver group against a Buckeye unit led by Jeremiah Smith, and examine two tight end rooms that both enter the season with something to prove.They also finish with the offensive lines, where Ohio State returns four starters from a group that earned plenty of All-Big Ten recognition, while Michigan brings back significant experience of its own.Who has the edge on offense right now — and how different will these answers look when the Buckeyes and Wolverines meet in November?0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast0:38 — Introducing the preseason Tale of the Tape1:16 — Quarterback: Julian Sayin vs. Bryce Underwood1:58 — Why Bryce Underwood should be better in Year Two3:16 — Why Arthur Smith's offense could help Julian Sayin4:29 — Running backs: Ohio State vs. Michigan6:08 — Jordan Marshall and Savion Hiter give Michigan the edge7:21 — How Ohio State's running back depth could change the comparison8:05 — Wide receivers: Ohio State has Jeremiah Smith8:49 — Andrew Marsh and Michigan's receiver room9:08 — How JJ Buchanan fits after moving from tight end10:36 — Can Michigan's receiver additions close the gap?12:53 — Tight ends: An unusual Ohio State-Michigan comparison14:10 — Does Ohio State finally have the advantage at tight end?15:32 — Offensive line: Ohio State's experience vs. Michigan's depth17:30 — Why the Buckeyes get the edge up front19:05 — Final offensive Tale of the Tape results19:39 — Ohio State wins four of five position-group comparisons20:01 — Could Michigan actually have the better running back room?20:32 — Michigan Monday returns for the 2026 season21:01 — Closing thoughtsFor more Ohio State football coverage, Michigan discussion, practice intel, recruiting and analysis, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith has been honored as an all-conference player, an all-American, an Iron Buckeye, a player of the week, and much more. But when he was named one of the captains of the 2026 Ohio State football team, he got emotional. So why was that such a big deal to him?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Smith.

Ari Wasserman joins the show to argue Ohio State's daunting slate makes a four-loss season nearly unthinkable, while also praising Curt Cignetti's "cocky but lovable" rebuild at Indiana and calling Jeremiah Smith a rare throwback in an era where players rarely stay loyal to one program. He also weighs in on Deion Sanders' shaky standing at Colorado, noting the Buffaloes have faded fast since losing stars like Travis Hunter. The segment closes with a quick Browns tangent, as Ari says he can't find a football reason for Deshaun Watson to be starting over Shedeur Sanders.

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Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith has been honored as an all-conference player, an all-American, an Iron Buckeye, a player of the week, and much more. But when he was named one of the captains of the 2026 Ohio State football team, he got emotional. So why was that such a big deal to him?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Smith.

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Jeremiah Smith said what about Legend Bey? That's he's going to win the Heisman Trophy some day? Hey, game knows game and we're here for it. Speaking of Smith, he told reporters Wednesday evening that Ohio State will have a "whole different offense" this season with Arthur Smith as coordinator. What specifically can we expect from the Arthur Smith impact? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and much more on the Friday 5ish. (1:45) - Introduction (2:30) - Legend Bey hype bullet train (12:07) - How good will OSU's DBs be? (14:39) - Brock Boyd expectations (20:14) - Battle to be QB2 (30:15) - Is there a mess in Texas?

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Happy Thursday! We open the show with Common Man sharing that he's been experimenting with new underwear. No Browns fan has said they want Deshaun Watson to be the starter. We do Good Clean Emails since we didn't go through them yesterday. We go around the Big Ten with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. Jeremiah Smith has some high expectations for Legend Bey. There's a 6-part Nick Saban documentary coming out soon. It's a Too Hot Thursday with Rhymetime. We talk about rough vacation trips we've been on. And Tyvis Powell joins us in studio.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share 14 bold predictions about the Buckeyes this season. Predictions about Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Isaiah West, Kenyatta Jackson, Legend Bey, and many more.You can find even more coverage of the Buckeyes at BuckeyeInsiders.com.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Buckeye Insiders' Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss comments by Ohio State All-American receiver Jeremiah Smith about Buckeye freshman running back Legend Bey having a Heisman ceremony in his future. What would that look like down the road for Bey? What does losing his black stripe mean for this season? The fellas talk about all of this and more in discussing Ohio State's next big thing.

Ken and Anthony tackle the wild west of NIL and the transfer portal, debating whether Jeremiah Smith might be the last player fans can truly fall in love with before free agency-style movement kills that connection for good. They wrestle with the fairness of players finally getting paid against the loss of tradition and hometown loyalty, using examples from Vince Young to Jamar Chase to make their case. The conversation spirals into whether coaches are overpaid relative to players and whether regulation is coming to clean up the chaos.

Ken and Lima break down the Cleveland Guardians' sweep of the Angels and the seven-game win streak led by Steven Kwan. They analyze the Browns' decision to name Deshaun Watson the starter over Shedeur Sanders, featuring insight from Mary Kay Cabot and a critical evaluation from Brady Quinn regarding Watson's lack of self-awareness with fans. They also discuss the massive sale of the Seattle Seahawks and the controversial new luxury suites at Ohio State's stadium. 03:05 - Guardians Win Seven Straight 09:48 - Shedeur Sanders Directive 19:52 - Fitzpatrick Evaluates Watson 31:42 - Jerry Judy Cut Candidate 41:40 - The Tanking Moratorium 55:18 - NCAA Legal Loophole Concerns 01:04:07 - Jeremiah Smith's OSU Loyalty 01:16:34 - Luxury Suites At The Shoe 01:22:00 - Massive Seattle Seahawks Sale 01:30:01 - Professional Sports Ownership Passion 01:34:50 - Mary Kay Cabot Interview 01:44:30 - Sanders Development Progress 01:53:15 - Ken Criticizes Coaching Decisions 02:02:42 - Quarterback Room Protection 02:10:26 - Brady Quinn Joins 02:18:40 - Watson Lacks Self Awareness 02:29:34 - Wide Receiver Room Strategy

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the Cleveland Browns' potential record and whether the franchise should focus on evaluation over tanking. They also analyze shifting player loyalty in college football through the lens of Jeremiah Smith and express frustration over Ohio State's new luxury end zone suites. 01:50 - Ohio State QB Recruits 05:10 - Browns Tanking Debate 09:48 - Denzel Ward's Impact 13:35 - NIL Regulation Discussion 18:21 - Transfer Portal Impact 21:30 - Coaching Salaries in NIL 32:02 - Guardians Win Streak 35:41 - Ohio State Luxury Suites 39:10 - NFL Pro Bowl Changes

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This date in history, the SEC & NFL join the B1G in preventing guys from returning to CFB, Quick Hitters: RIP to the Pro Bowl & Tony Pettiti gets extended, things get worse for JJ McCarthy in Minnesota, Albert Breer on all things NFL, Jeremiah Smith's bold prediction and our weekly chat with Ya Highness.

Beam and Austin Ward on a Thursday night. The Buckeyes Captains spoke to the media earlier today. It's a Three Thoughts Tuesday on a Thursday. Jeremiah Smith delivers high praise. And Joshua Perry joins the show!

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Brennan Baxter joins The K&C Masterpiece to discuss Texas Tech's $250 million facility upgrades and Joey McGuire's recruiting strategy in the DFW Metroplex. They also break down disciplinary issues at TCU involving Jacobe Clark, SEC quarterback battles, and the potential of Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith.

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WRU Isn't Going Anywhere | The Time and Change Will Surely ShowOhio State has produced an absurd collection of wide receivers over the years — and the pipeline doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a trip through the past, present, and future of Ohio State's wide receiver room.The guys start by tackling the nearly impossible task of ranking the greatest receivers in Buckeye history. Tony unveils his formula-generated Top 20, while Juck puts himself through the considerably more painful process of actually ranking his personal Top 10.Where do Jeremiah Smith, David Boston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cris Carter, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Ohio State's greats belong? And which former Buckeye receiver might have been born a couple of decades too early?Then Tony puts Juck through a different exercise: seven randomly assembled three-receiver sets from Ohio State history go head-to-head until Juck crowns his ultimate trio.From there, the conversation turns to the 2026 Buckeyes. How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas? How quickly can freshmen Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd force their way onto the field? What should be expected from Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss? And just how ridiculous could Jeremiah Smith's numbers become this season?Finally, Tony and Juck look toward the future and Ohio State's pursuit of elite receivers in the 2027, 2028 and 2029 recruiting classes.00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change01:31 — Tony's formula for ranking Ohio State's greatest WRs02:50 — What stands out about the Top 20?03:34 — Is Santonio Holmes Ohio State's most underrated receiver?04:52 — The case for Garrett Wilson06:36 — Juck reveals his Top 10 Ohio State receivers08:03 — Michael Jenkins, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba08:47 — Terry Glenn, Cris Carter and Garrett Wilson10:16 — Marvin Harrison Jr., David Boston and Jeremiah Smith12:44 — Why David Boston ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.14:16 — The Ohio State receiver who was born too early16:36 — Building the ultimate three-WR lineup17:57 — Garrett Wilson, Terry Glenn and Anthony Gonzalez enter the competition19:04 — Jeremiah Smith, Michael Jenkins and Parris Campbell19:41 — Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr. and Devin Smith20:10 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka20:45 — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joey Galloway and Curtis Samuel21:27 — Juck crowns his ultimate Ohio State WR trio22:49 — How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas?24:23 — Could the Buckeyes regularly play six or seven receivers?26:01 — Brock Boyd's freshman expectations28:31 — Are Chris Henry Jr.'s projections way too low?30:13 — Ohio State's all-time freshman receiving numbers32:08 — How big can Jeremiah Smith's 2026 season become?33:19 — Can Jeremiah Smith break Jaxon Smith-Njigba's records?35:21 — What should Ohio State expect from Devin McCuin?38:06 — Brandon Inniss' role and production41:29 — Philip Bell, Dez Jones, and Ohio State's WR depth42:04 — Looking ahead to Ohio State's 2027 WR recruiting class43:40 — Could 2028 be another monster receiver haul?47:47 — The danger of projecting recruiting classes years ahead49:27 — Austin Miller and Ohio State's 2029 WR class50:46 — More future Ohio State receiver targets to know53:41 — Final thoughts on Ohio State's incredible WR traditionWho are your Top 5 wide receivers in Ohio State history? Drop your rankings in the comments — or give us your Buckeye WR Mount Rushmore if picking five is too painful.

WRU Isn't Going Anywhere | The Time and Change Will Surely ShowOhio State has produced an absurd collection of wide receivers over the years — and the pipeline doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a trip through the past, present, and future of Ohio State's wide receiver room.The guys start by tackling the nearly impossible task of ranking the greatest receivers in Buckeye history. Tony unveils his formula-generated Top 20, while Juck puts himself through the considerably more painful process of actually ranking his personal Top 10.Where do Jeremiah Smith, David Boston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cris Carter, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Ohio State's greats belong? And which former Buckeye receiver might have been born a couple of decades too early?Then Tony puts Juck through a different exercise: seven randomly assembled three-receiver sets from Ohio State history go head-to-head until Juck crowns his ultimate trio.From there, the conversation turns to the 2026 Buckeyes. How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas? How quickly can freshmen Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd force their way onto the field? What should be expected from Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss? And just how ridiculous could Jeremiah Smith's numbers become this season?Finally, Tony and Juck look toward the future and Ohio State's pursuit of elite receivers in the 2027, 2028 and 2029 recruiting classes.00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change01:31 — Tony's formula for ranking Ohio State's greatest WRs02:50 — What stands out about the Top 20?03:34 — Is Santonio Holmes Ohio State's most underrated receiver?04:52 — The case for Garrett Wilson06:36 — Juck reveals his Top 10 Ohio State receivers08:03 — Michael Jenkins, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba08:47 — Terry Glenn, Cris Carter and Garrett Wilson10:16 — Marvin Harrison Jr., David Boston and Jeremiah Smith12:44 — Why David Boston ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.14:16 — The Ohio State receiver who was born too early16:36 — Building the ultimate three-WR lineup17:57 — Garrett Wilson, Terry Glenn and Anthony Gonzalez enter the competition19:04 — Jeremiah Smith, Michael Jenkins and Parris Campbell19:41 — Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr. and Devin Smith20:10 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka20:45 — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joey Galloway and Curtis Samuel21:27 — Juck crowns his ultimate Ohio State WR trio22:49 — How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas?24:23 — Could the Buckeyes regularly play six or seven receivers?26:01 — Brock Boyd's freshman expectations28:31 — Are Chris Henry Jr.'s projections way too low?30:13 — Ohio State's all-time freshman receiving numbers32:08 — How big can Jeremiah Smith's 2026 season become?33:19 — Can Jeremiah Smith break Jaxon Smith-Njigba's records?35:21 — What should Ohio State expect from Devin McCuin?38:06 — Brandon Inniss' role and production41:29 — Philip Bell, Dez Jones, and Ohio State's WR depth42:04 — Looking ahead to Ohio State's 2027 WR recruiting class43:40 — Could 2028 be another monster receiver haul?47:47 — The danger of projecting recruiting classes years ahead49:27 — Austin Miller and Ohio State's 2029 WR class50:46 — More future Ohio State receiver targets to know53:41 — Final thoughts on Ohio State's incredible WR traditionWho are your Top 5 wide receivers in Ohio State history? Drop your rankings in the comments — or give us your Buckeye WR Mount Rushmore if picking five is too painful.

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“Going against Ceedee and GP is prepping me for what I need to be at my best." Caleb Downs  On the road, hitting all the Training Camps and had to make it to Oxnard to check out the rookie sensation- Caleb Downs who joins us for a conversation during his first NFL training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, stepping into the league as a first-round pick with expectations already sky-high. Caleb opens up about making the transition from college football to the NFL, the pressure that comes with being a highly touted first-rounder, and what it means to now wear the Cowboys star. He talks about going against elite teammates like CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens every day at practice, learning what separates NFL players, and the intensity of competing against the best in the world. He opens up on his immediate bond with Defensive Coordinator Christian Parker and what he sees in his new coach that can take the defense to the next level. The conversation also goes back to his championship-winning college career, his time playing for Nick Saban, and the lessons he took from one of football's greatest coaches. Caleb reflects on playing alongside stars like Jeremiah Smith, the competitive mindset that helped him win at the college level, and how those experiences prepared him for Sundays in the NFL. He shares how the upsets and losses are just as important as the wins in maintaining a championship mindset. Caleb tells the guys that since he was young, he's studied some of the greatest athletes from Kobe Bryant to Tom Brady to Michael Jordan not because of their skill set but because of their habits and uses his findings in his everyday life. Caleb also gets personal about family, the pride of following those who came before him, and what it means to have a brother already playing in the NFL while continuing a football legacy of his own. From winning in college to earning his place in Dallas, Caleb Downs gives The Pivot an inside look at the mindset, expectations and family foundation behind one of football's rising young stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Western Michigan Pretty good for a MAC team, they won the MAC last year.  Last year they were an offensively driven team, but they've lost their defensive coordinator to the LA Chargers. They have big offensive linemen (including Ben Roebuck). Michigan's questions at defensive tackle and linebacker will get an early test.  UTEP It's bad. Like... really bad. They're starting over with FCS guys.  Oklahoma They get John Mateer back (which can be good or bad at any given moment). His stats in the second half of last year weren't great, how much of that was because of injury? He's an athlete when he has to run the ball. They bring back All-SEC WR Isaiah Sategna. Their run game overall was really bad, it brought down their overall offensive SP+ to 51st. Current SP+ projections are 27th. Cole Sullivan might not even start. The starting line is Michigan -2.5 so consider it a toss-up. 18 - Purdue 7-29 in the last three years since losing Jeff Brohm, and there's not much optimism going into this year either. Their schedule might be a little easier at least. This is year two of a coach starting over for Baryy Odom. Can you name the Michigan player who is a projected starter for Purdue?  17 - Michigan State Pat Fitzgerald is... a weird hire. They bring back QB Alessio Milivojevic for some continuity, also PFF really likes UConn RB Cam Edwards. The offensive line looks okay-ish. However, Fred Moore is a projected starter. Do they get four wins?  16 - Rutgers Nobody cares about them except for Bryan Mac. Last year they had their best offense since 2007 but their defense was 131st in success rate. They have KJ Duff who has a claim for the 2nd best wide receiver in the Big Ten. The offense is projected at 37th in SP+, the defense at 90th.  15 - Maryland Someone always has to die in the Maryland preview. They're #2 in returning production in SP+. Give Locksley some credit for returning a lot of young and talented players. A nonconference game against James Franklin's Virginia Tech could be exciting.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Big Ten Teams 14-8 Starts at 38:57 14 - Northwestern They have Chip Kelly and a new stadium (we all liked Ryan Field, though). They start with South Dakota State and then get a week two bye, oddly enough. Can they fix Aidan Chiles? They have some returning wide receivers that are decent.  13 - Wisconsin The shell of Wisconsin, the week they though Luke Fickell would get fired he got an extension. They bring in QB Colton Joseph, the Sun Belt player of the year. Old Wisconsin would never have to go into the portal for a running back. By extending Fickell they gave him a bigger NIL budget which he used to get seven defensive starters. 12 - UCLA They have a new coach. The weird Deshaun Foster era ended before it started. Bob Chesney comes in from James Madison. Nico Iamaleava comes back (for better or worse). James Madison was in the playoffs last year, you might recall. There is a lot of reason to be optimistic about this hire. Semaj Morgan is there!  11 - Nebraska They did not get year-three Matt Rhule, there was no lift-off and Raiola left. They picked up QB Anthony Colandrea from Virginia. They need a new RB. They're on their 4th defensive coordinator in five years, despite a soft schedule they still finished 7-6 last year. It feels like another 7-5 ish season. Is that Matt Rhule or is that just Nebraska now?  10 - Minnesota 68% returning production. They're always around here and they always win a bowl game. QB Drake Lindsey is appearing on 1st round mock drafts?? They're projecting 71st on offense and 24th on defense. They're Minnesota.  9 - Illinois They lose Luke Altmyer to the Detroit Lions and bring in Katin Houser (MSU plays three of their former QBs). Only one starter returns on the offensive line. They bring in Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator, he left Montana claiming college football wasn't fun anymore and then took this job five days later. He might be their Wink. The defense needs to be fixed up a bit. 8 - Washington They forcibly detained QB Demond Williams for another year so... I guess we'll see how that goes. Last year he could just toss it up to Denzel Boston but he's out the door. They bring in a RB from Oregon and Christian Moss from Kennesaw State. Four of five starters return on the offensive line which could be solid. They lost some pretty good guys in the secondary, defensive tackle is still worrying since they have FCS and MAC guys to plug in positions. Their schedule is very favorable, they could even sneak into the playoffs (and get demolished). 3. Hot Takes and Secondary Starts at 1:19:11 Takes hotter than the hottest hot take that anyone has ever given the Sklars after one of their shows.  7 - Iowa They're Iowa. They haven't had an SP+ defense worse than 6th since 2018. They got all the way up to 37th last year in offensive SP+ (turns out Brian Ferentz was not good at offensive coordination). There are some all-Big Ten guys on the offensive line. Do they have any receivers? Ehhh. They have tight ends. Seth read three preview magazines and they all listed different starting QBs. They lost a lot on defense but they always rebuild. This could be a worrying game for Michigan (if Iowa can score).  6 - Penn State Well, the good news is last year they weren't as bad as they looked. Despite everything that happened they were close to beating Indiana at the end of the season. Matt Campbell comes in with Rocco Becht. A lot of players came over from Iowa State, it's just a matter of how quickly they can fit it all together. Their schedule is a joke, they could even sneak into the playoff or the Big Ten title game. Michigan should still be a favorite.  5 - USC They bring back QB Jayden Maiava, but they replace Makai Lemon. The receiver conveyer belt is moving. Everybody loves Waymond (and they bring back King Miller). Their new defensive coordinator is Gary Patterson (yeah that Gary Patterson). Too bad they don't play Northwestern. They always have a top 10 offense and they just need the defense to be okay. The schedule is brutal, though. Are they just permanently the 15th best team in college football under Lincoln Riley? 4 - Michigan? See: all other content. 3 - Indiana They are the portal team now. Despite losing so many players they recruited the transfer portal like an SEC team. QB Josh Hoover comes in from TCU, he's a good conference starter. They also bring in Nick Marsh (MSU) and Shazz Preston from Tulane. Add that to Charlie Becker and their WR room is stacked (also two time winning national champion Tyler Morris!). They bring in a RB named Turbo! They reload on defense and keep their defensive coordinator. Brian is not a believer and predicts 8-4, Alex thinks they'll be really good, Seth is somewhere in between. 2 - Oregon They get Dante Moore back with the regular trope of skill position players. The offensive line is a big question mark and they replace both of their coordinators with in-house hires. The defense has some good players including one of the best corners in the country. They have a Rimmington-quality center but that's about it for the line (the starting right tackle is a true freshman). Their talent is undeniable, but can they win the big game?  1 - Ohio State Last year they had the Penn State schedule of this year. Sayin's stats looked unbelievable through 12 games, then they couldn't score against Indiana and Miami. That needs to improve. Jeremiah Smith is a generational wide receiver, Chris Henry Jr will be really good but probably not quite Jeremiah Smith's level. The offense will need to make that next step. The defense was what was considered generational on SP+. They lose 9 of 11 starters on defense but they always have a conveyer belt. They had to portal some guys, though. They'll probably take a step back on defense but the offense stepping forward probably cancels that out. The schedule is pretty brutal.    4. Lightning Round Starts at 2:09:30 Predictions! List yours in the comments. -Who will be offensive MVP? -Who will be defensive MVP? -Breakout player on offense?  -Breakout player on defense? -X-factor on offense? (Most variable in your estimation) -X-factor on defense? -Biggest strength on offense? -Biggest strength on defense?  -Biggest concern on offense? -Biggest concern on defense? -Who's your guy on offense? -Who's your guy on defense? -Michigan's record?   MUSIC: "The Latter Teens"—Vansire "Black Bear"—Hey, Nothing "Funky Fanfare"—Keith Mansfield “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

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