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The Little Animal got a big promotion. James Laurinaitis is now Ohio State's linebackers coach after serving as a grad assistant in 2023. Now, to be clear, Laurinaitis basically ran the LB room last season, but now he's a full-fledged position coach. How will this impact the Buckeyes on the field? What about on the recruiting front? What we also find interesting is that Ohio State's defense is shaping up to be elite in 2024. You could of course argue Jim Knowles' unit was elite in 2023 as the Buckeyes finished No. 3 in the country in total defense and No. 2 in scoring defense. Outstanding numbers? Definitely. Skewed just a bit because of an historically bad offensive season for many Big Ten teams? Sure. (The four-best defenses in the country last year were Big Ten teams, including Penn State, Michigan and Iowa.) But it was still an outstanding defense. However, we have little doubt the 2024 defense will be even better. The one area of possible concern is at linebacker, but the Buckeyes do have talent there ... and now a former All-American and long-time NFL standout as their LB coach. Also, what do we think about OSU defensive line coach Larry Johnson inking a 2-year extension? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss all things Silver Bullets on the Friday 5ish, who we want as Chris Holtmann's replacement and more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ohio State Buckeyes are on quite a roll this month, as yet another standout player has decided to come back to OSU for the 2024 season. This time it's defensive end JT Tuimoloau.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what it will mean for Jim Knowles' defense this fall on this special live edition of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning.

Ohio State's defense was one of the very best in the nation in 2023, and at the rate that Buckeye stars are announcing that they'll return for another season, Jim Knowles' defense could be even better in 2024. Friday, a pair of Buckeyes announced that they would be back for the 2024 season, including Jack Sawyer, who just recorded three sacks in the Cotton Bowl, and Lathan Ransom, who was a huge standout in the back end of the defense until suffering a season-ending injury at Wisconsin.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what the returns of Sawyer and Ransom will mean for this year's Ohio State football team.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626222/advertisement

The Ohio State defense played a much better game against Michigan in 2023 than it did in 2022, but when the Wolverines scored on every one of their second-half possessions, the Buckeyes limped home with another loss.So what went right and what went wrong for Jim Knowles' unit in Ann Arbor, and what changes need to be made to get a better result in 2024?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly for the OSU defense on this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, presented by Jeff Ruby Steakhouse.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626222/advertisement

Ohio State's 2023 regular season is over. The college football schedule always seems long until the games begin and then before you know it, it's gone. So it is again this year as the Buckeyes concluded their 2023 regular season at 11-1 after a bitter, 30-24 loss in Ann Arbor. The team was in it from start to finish, but couldn't quite overcome an early interception that set up Michigan's first touchdown after the Wolverines had done nothing up to that point on offense. Oh, the Buckeyes pulled level at one point, but they simply made too many errors and some questionable (and conservative) decisions, and that's no way to handle The Game. We break down a tough day on the road in Ann Arbor, Kyle McCord's poor start, Ryan Day's key decisions, and more. We also wonder what happened to Jim Knowles' defense after halftime. And we look back at our predictions and our picks to click to see how well we anticipated the happenings in the mitten state. We addressed fan concerns about Day and McCord and tried to look at it objectively in the cold light of day. Are there coaches who should be fired? Absolutely, and we tell you which ones. Wrapping up this week's podcast, we looked at the other results around the Big Ten, as we usually do, but we also looked back at our preseason predictions to see how our soothsaying skills turned out. As usual, we seem to know much more about the Big Ten East than the West, but the same could be said for most people. Alas, we won't have the divisions anymore, so the wild west will simply have to be wild without ramifications for the Big Ten title game. We'll be here with you every week from now until the end of the 2023 Ohio State football season (and then monthly). We'd love to hear from you, so please reach out with your feedback and questions below in the comments section or send us an email. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, share, and follow the show over on Twitter at @SilvrBulletsPod. As always, thanks for listening! Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For two seasons in a row, the Michigan Wolverines have put up more than 40 points against the Ohio State defense. In 2021, the Wolverines ran directly over the Buckeyes, and in 2022, it took just five big plays to hand Michigan their second straight win in the series. This year, Jim Knowles' defense has held opponents to just 3.3 yards per carry, and only one play of 40 yards or longer all season. So will Michigan be able to move the ball enough against Ohio State to win The Game for the third straight year? Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down the matchup of Sherrone Moore's offense against Jim Knowles' defense.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626222/advertisement

When you look at how the Michigan Football QB has played the last 5 weeks, JJ McCarthy has fallen back to reality and doesn't look like the Heisman Trophy Contender he once was. Will Michigan be able to throw the football on arguably the best secondary in college football, the Ohio State Buckeyes? What will Sherrone Moore's gameplan be for Ryan Day and Jim Knowles' defense? We know the Wolverines run the football well, but will they be able to beat Ohio St in a one dimensional fashion?   GRAB YOUR CHANCE TO WIN BEFORE IT FILLS UP‼️   $100 per Square: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2750197666938880609&created=1667345574.804059&printed=1   MENACE COFFEE! https://menace2coffee.com/   MENACE MERCH!!! https://menace2merch.com/ Go to my sponsor: https://www.bluechew.com/ Get ONE MONTH FREE (Pay $5 for Shipping) and try Blue Chew today! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with LUCY for your nicotine pouches! https://www.lucy.co/menace TRY MIRACLE MADE SHEETS NOW! https://trymiracle.com/MENACE FREE CASH BONUS WITH MyBookie: https://mybookie.website/Menace2Sports The BEST Athletic wear you will find anywhere: https://mikeydapparel.com/ VIP Subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/menace2sports - Custom RSS Feed (Straight to your phone - No iTunes or Spotify) - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $5 a month! For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in:http://www.menace2sports.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838 Follow our show on social media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/ Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: http://www.patreon.com/menace2picks College football is a game of explosive plays, immense passion, and endless thrills. Every Saturday during the college football season, the spirit of competition and excitement take the field as the nation's top student-athletes battle for gridiron glory. The powerhouses in college football are teams like Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Florida, all of whom compete in the fiercely contested NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. Whether it's a hard-fought rivalry, chaotic scene in the stands, or an unbelievable touchdown grab, college football fans of all ages, backgrounds, and regions experience the same passion and intensity each week. From the blue-blooded programs to the rising stars, college football will always be the people's game. Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 8 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!

Dive deep into the defensive wizardry of Ohio State with Joe as he unpacks the highlights from Jim Knowles' latest press conference. Discover the key players, the strategies, and the insights that propelled the Buckeyes to victory against Michigan St. He also talks about the key players like Sonny Styles, Cody Simon, Ty Hamilton, and more.

Halfway through the college football regular season, Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has his side of the ball among the best defenses in the nation. How is he doing it?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the biggest developments on the defense including:The impressive play of linebackers Cody Simon and Steele ChambersJim Knowles' continued expansion of OSU's defensive package, including some HOT coverage and 2 deep, 4 underHow Knowles really amped up the blitz rate Saturday.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626222/advertisement

Blake Biscardi recaps Week 6 of the college football season. He touches on Red River and Oklahoma being for real. Texas is also still a College Football Playoff contender, so don't write them off yet. Blake discusses Ohio State vs Maryland and why this Buckeyes team is different than other years. Jim Knowles' defense is elite and his philosophy change is important to note. Then, Blake checks in on USC and its defensive woes before reacting to the latest AP Poll.

On this Wednesday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis discuss what Ryan Day and Jim Knowles had to say as Ohio State prepares to face Maryland. The conversation includes a look at where quarterback Kyle McCord can take his next step as OSU's starter and Day's frustration with the inability to convert in short-yardage situations. Then after the break, the trio talks defense and how the lack of aggressiveness in Knowles' play-calling hasn't prevented the unit from being among the nation's best so far. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the last few years, Ohio State's defense has been the biggest obstacle standing between the Buckeyes and a national championship. However, Jim Knowles' 2023 unit just passed its first real test of the season, holding Notre Dame to just 14 points. What did the Buckeyes do to keep the Irish to just two touchdowns? Ross Fulton, one of the Xs and Os gurus at BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss six notable plays that showcase both the good and the bad for Ohio State's run defense.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626222/advertisement

Previewing a monster weekend, by the numbers Week 4 of the college football promises to be the best one yet. There are six games matching ranked teams, plus several other fascinating matchups. To preview the biggest games, college football stats analyst Parker Fleming joins AP's Ralph Russo. What can we expect out of No. 13 Alabama against No. 15 Ole Miss now that Nick Saban has committed to Jalen Milroe at quarterback? Is the bill about to come due for No. 19 Colorado as Coach Prime's team heads to No. 10 Oregon? How will Sam Hartman and No. 9 Notre Dame's improved passing game matchup against an Ohio State defense that is showing signs of truly understanding coordinator Jim Knowles' defense?Email the show: APTop25mailbag@gmail.com

Two games into the 2023 college football season, Ohio State's defensive ends have yet to record a sack. Is this just because of how they're used in Jim Knowles' defense, or a bigger cause for concern?Ross Fulton, one of the Xs and Os gurus at BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to answer that question and much more. Plus, how will the Buckeye defense fare this weekend against Western Kentucky's high-flying offense?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626222/advertisement

This Thursday episode of Buckeye Talk is brought to you solely on behalf of the texter community delivering questions about practically everything under the sun. Among the topics discussed by Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis: Kyle McCord is Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2023. But does that mean he's guaranteed to keep it in 2024 if he comes back? Are the new play clock rules costing the Buckeyes' “styles points” on their College Football Playoff resume? Our thoughts on Devin Brown's explosiveness as a runner, or lack thereof; Jim Knowles' new “feast or famine” philosophy; Where to rank the winner of the Ohio State-Notre Dame game; Plus plenty more including bagel preferences, journalism journeys and thoughts on the OSU fan base. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we did see some improvement from Ohio State's first game to Saturday's win over Youngstown State, but it's fair to say that it wasn't quite the leap many fans were hoping for in another underwhelming win against what should have been a badly overmatched opponent. The 35-7 final score would have been more palatable against Indiana on the road in the opener than an FCS school at home in the second game of the season. We're breaking down Saturday's game, talking about the key plays and players, and checking in to see how close (or not) we were on our score predictions and our picks to click. Following our game discussion, we talked about Mel Tucker's suspension in East Lansing. The former Ohio State assistant is vehemently denying the allegations but he won't coach the Spartans again until the investigation is complete and maybe not even then. We looked through the Big Ten's other results, searching for surprises and didn't find any. The heavy favorites won big, while Illinois made a valiant comeback attempt at Kansas and Wisconsin was undone by a turnover that didn't appear to me to be one. Finally, we looked ahead to Saturday's matchup with Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers have a potent passing attack that will provide a good test for Jim Knowles' defense this weekend, while the OSU offense has to find answers for third-and-short situations and the line play must get better on both sides of the ball. We'll be back next week to take our deep dive into the Western Kentucky game and we'll be looking ahead to a massive non-conference matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In fact, we'll be here with you every week from now until the end of the 2023 Ohio State football season. We'd love to hear from you, so please reach out with your feedback and questions below in the comments section or send us an email. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, share, and follow the show over on Twitter at @SilvrBulletsPod. As always, thanks for listening! Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land's flagship podcast is here! Join LGHL's Josh Dooley and Chuck Holmes as they discuss Ohio State football, recruiting, and much, much more! Come for the hot takes, stay for the warm ones. On this episode of Hangout in the Holy Land, Josh and Chuck celebrate the holiday known as Week 1 of the college football season. Forget all that Week 0 nonsense, because now it's for real! Because Ohio State kicks off, of course. A new CFB season means new faces, new questions, and new reasons for optimism... Or pessimism and concern. But the hosts are not too worried about OSU's new starting quarterback. Instead, they want to know if Jim Knowles' defense will turn up the heat and whether Justin Frye's revamped offensive line can protect C.J. Stroud's replacement. Although there are plenty of unknowns in and around Columbus, hopes and expectations are as high as they've ever been. Up first for the Buckeyes are the Indiana Hoosiers, so Josh and Chuck preview a Tom Allen-led IU squad that has struggled in recent seasons. Can the boys in Bloomington recapture their pandemic magic? Or will Allen's seat continue to heat up? The Hangouts boys lean toward the latter... Please make sure to like, rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! And as always, Go Bucks! Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Connect with the Podcast: Twitter: @HolyLandPod Email: HolyLandPodOSU@gmail.com Connect with Josh: Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye Connect with Chuck: Twitter: @ctholmes3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State football is officially back this week as the Buckeyes prepare for Indiana, and that means the Buckeye Breakdown podcast makes it's triumphant return! Brendan Gulick and Anthony Moeglin will guide you through the entire season as the Scarlet and Gray chase a national championship. What concerns are there heading into the season? What do the guys want to see from Jim Knowles' defense in Week 1 that will show them significant progress in the secondary? And what do Devin Brown and Kyle McCord have to do to separate themselves in the QB competition? It's all on the latest episode of Buckeye Breakdown, streaming LIVE or ON-DEMAND wherever you like to get your favorite podcasts. ----- Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more coverage of the Buckeyes! Follow our comprehensive Ohio State coverage on BuckeyesNow here: Website: https://www.buckeyesnow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuckeyesNow_FN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyesNowonFN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckeyesnow_fn/ #OhioStateBuckeyes #OhioStateFootball #BigTen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an abysmal end to the 2022 College Football Season, early reports after 8 practices are that Ryan Day has an extremely talented and budding group on the back end of Jim Knowles' defense. Could Sonny Styles, Jahad Carter and Davison Igbinosun be the change needed to transform this secondary into the best in the B1G? Who has a better secondary, if not the Buckeyes?   Go to my sponsor: https://aura.com/menace to get a 14 day free trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online   TRY MIRACLE MADE SHEETS NOW! https://trymiracle.com/MENACE   MANSCAPED:  20% OFF with FREE SHIPPING! Screenshot your order for a chance at a FULL REFUND! https://www.manscaped.com/ #manscaped   FREE CASH BONUS WITH MyBookie: https://mybookie.website/Menace2Sports   The BEST Athletic wear you will find anywhere: https://mikeydapparel.com/    VIP Subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/menace2sports - Custom RSS Feed (Straight to your phone – No iTunes or Spotify) - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $5 a month!   For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: http://www.menace2sports.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838   Follow our show on social media: . Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/   Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: http://www.patreon.com/menace2picks   College football is a game of explosive plays, immense passion, and endless thrills. Every Saturday during the college football season, the spirit of competition and excitement take the field as the nation's top student-athletes battle for gridiron glory. The powerhouses in college football are teams like Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Florida, all of whom compete in the fiercely contested NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. Whether it's a hard-fought rivalry, chaotic scene in the stands, or an unbelievable touchdown grab, college football fans of all ages, backgrounds, and regions experience the same passion and intensity each week. From the blue-blooded programs to the rising stars, college football will always be the people's game. Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 8 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!

The Ohio State defense had an up-and-down year in Jim Knowles' first season in charge. Now, as the Buckeyes enter year two of the Knowles era, things are seemingly on track for an improvement. Yes, the continuity of the system will help, but there are also some new faces who could make a big impact this fall as well. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Knowles about some of those new players and much more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626222/advertisement

Day one of Ohio State's preseason camp is in the books and there are already plenty of interesting developments. Is sophomore sensation Sonny Styles going to be the Buckeyes' starting slot safety? At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds? Might the "slot safety" be more of a rover back for OSU this season in Jim Knowles' scheme? At right tackle, it appears to be a three-man race between Zen Michalski, Tegra Tshabola and Josh Simmons. On Thursday, that was the order in which they took their reps -- Michalski with the first-team, Tshabola with the second-team and Simmons with the third-team. But it was just the first day and that order is of course subject to change. However, that being said, might we have been too quick to assume Simmons will win the job? On the Friday 5ish, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss all of that and much more from OSU's first practice of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Knowles' first season as Ohio State's defensive coordinator represented a significant improvement over the previous iteration of the Buckeyes' defense... at least until the last two games of the season. And while many fans have pointed to big plays as the key issue in 2022, Devin Radcliffe of BuckeyeHuddle.com says there's more to it. He thinks OSU's defense was not complex enough to offer tools to defend the better offenses on the schedule. So will that be improved in 2023? And how do you find the happy middle ground between a system that's too simple and one that's too complex for players to be able to run quickly?Devin joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626222/advertisement

On this Tuesday Buckeye Talk, it's a load of Ohio State football questions in rapid fire and a little nonsense with Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means. The topics: (0:30) Will a Big Ten with no divisions be good or bad? (27:35) Who's the next defensive line coach after Larry Johnson? (40:59) What's wrong with freshmen offensive linemen playing? (49:58) Eating food off the bone (56:11) Greg Studrawa's health in his last years at OSU and what the effect was (1:03:27) What to think of Jim Knowles' recruiting? (1:13:44) Will any schools ever get punished over NIL? (1:24:19) Eliminating hurdling over tacklers? (1:32:00) Angry Bama vs. Angry Doug Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday podcast and here are the topics that are covered: ** What stood out to most from assistant coach interviews this week? ** Is Coach Mick keeping up with the times? ** Jim Knowles' glowing comments on Sonny Styles and C.J. Hicks. ** How does JBook think Brian Hartline will do as a play-caller, if Ryan Day actually gives up those duties? ** What impact do we expect from Josh Simmons and Tywone Malone? ** Aaron Scott is down to his final 5. Will he be a Buckeye? ** The SEC going with no divisions but keeping the 8-game conference schedule beginning in 2024. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go to our Partner and Join RYAN REYNOLDS and get CHEAP but High Performing Mobile Service for as little as $15 a Month! https://mintmobile.com/menace   As Coach Ryan Day and Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles Press Conference is in the books, it begs the question: Is this the year we unleash underclassman and level up the Silver Bullets defense? CJ Hicks, Sonny Styles and Davison Igbinosun highlight a group of young players that could provide athleticism in Jim Knowles' scheme. Will seniority win out or will athleticism reign supreme in this 2023 College Football Season for the Ohio State Buckeyes?   Go to my sponsor: https://aura.com/menace to get a 14 day free trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online   MANSCAPED:  20% OFF with FREE SHIPPING! Screenshot your order for a chance at a FULL REFUND! https://www.manscaped.com/ #manscaped   Head to tryfum.com/MENACE to save an additional 10% off your order today.   JOHN MASDEA AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS IN POWELL, OH (614) 496-4364   The BEST Athletic wear you will find anywhere: https://mikeydapparel.com/   FREE CASH BONUS WITH MyBookie: https://mybookie.website/Menace2Sports   VIP Subscribers: http://www.patreon.com/menace2sports - Custom RSS Feed (Straight to your phone – No iTunes or Spotify) - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $5 a month!   HAIR BY ALEX - BOOK NOW: https://booksy.com/en-us/556162_hair-by-alex-armaly-luxstyle-studio-suites_barber-shop_134589_columbus   For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: http://www.menace2sports.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838   Follow our show on social media: . Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/   Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: http://www.patreon.com/menace2picks   College football is a game of explosive plays, immense passion, and endless thrills. Every Saturday during the college football season, the spirit of competition and excitement take the field as the nation's top student-athletes battle for gridiron glory. The powerhouses in college football are teams like Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Florida, all of whom compete in the fiercely contested NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. Whether it's a hard-fought rivalry, chaotic scene in the stands, or an unbelievable touchdown grab, college football fans of all ages, backgrounds, and regions experience the same passion and intensity each week. From the blue-blooded programs to the rising stars, college football will always be the people's game. Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 8 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap their afternoon of talking with all 10 of Ohio State's assistant coaches. One of the main topics was Jim Knowles' discussion on the plans that are emerging for sophomores Sonny Styles and CJ Hicks. There is plenty else discussed as well, including the quarterbacks, defensive line, linebackers, secondary, and much more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2630697/advertisement

Coach Ryan Day will host the Ohio State Buckeyes annual Spring Game Saturday and several questions need answered for the 2023 College Football Season. Will Kyle McCord be the starter at QB and, more importantly, if he is... Will he be any good? What is the answer at Right Tackle for Brian Hartline's offense? Who will be Jim Knowles' 2nd CB opposite Denzel Burke? We will find some hints to those answers tomorrow!   MENACE MERCH!!! https://menace2merch.com/   MANSCAPED:  20% OFF with FREE SHIPPING! Screenshot your order for a chance at a FULL REFUND! https://www.manscaped.com/ #manscaped   JOHN MASDEA AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS IN POWELL, OH (614) 496-4364   The BEST Athletic wear you will find anywhere: https://mikeydapparel.com/   FREE CASH BONUS WITH MyBookie: https://mybookie.website/Menace2Sports   VIP Subscribers: http://www.patreon.com/menace2sports - Custom RSS Feed (Straight to your phone – No iTunes or Spotify) - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $5 a month!   HAIR BY ALEX - BOOK NOW: https://booksy.com/en-us/556162_hair-by-alex-armaly-luxstyle-studio-suites_barber-shop_134589_columbus   For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: http://www.menace2sports.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838   Follow our show on social media: . Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/   Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: http://www.patreon.com/menace2picks   College football is a game of explosive plays, immense passion, and endless thrills. Every Saturday during the college football season, the spirit of competition and excitement take the field as the nation's top student-athletes battle for gridiron glory. The powerhouses in college football are teams like Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Florida, all of whom compete in the fiercely contested NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. Whether it's a hard-fought rivalry, chaotic scene in the stands, or an unbelievable touchdown grab, college football fans of all ages, backgrounds, and regions experience the same passion and intensity each week. From the blue-blooded programs to the rising stars, college football will always be the people's game. Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 8 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!

On today's show, I highlight a few quotes from Jim Knowles' meeting with the media. How are CJ Hicks and Sonny Styles developing? What about the jack position? Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Love Ohio State Football? Subscribe!!! https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐️ Join us every Sunday night at 8 PM on YouTube Live!!!

Ohio State's secondary gave up a number of big plays toward the end of the 2022 season in losses to Michigan and Georgia. Now, as the Buckeyes look for ways to correct those big play issues, a pair of transfer defensive backs could play a big role in changing things this fall.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what CB Davison Igbinosun and SAF Ja'Had Carter could bring to Jim Knowles' defense.

On this Wednesday Buckeye Talk, it's time to talk Ohio State defense from the first day of spring practice. Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means do that, in this order: (0:30) Sonny Styles, Davison Igbinosun, Denzel Burke and the secondary (22:20) C.J. Hicks and the linebackers (38:29) The future of the Jack position in Jim Knowles' defense (49:42) What didn't work for the OSU defense last season and how Knowles plans to adjust Don't miss the offensive breakdown from Day 1 on the Tuesday podcast. And thanks as always for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staff Alignment is the most important aspect of success in college football. That and full program alignment, from the Head Coach (and even the Athletic Director) all the way down to the trainers, equipment managers and players. Is there a BIGGER issue than personnel or it being early in Jim Knowles' tenure for this Ohio State Defense? Ryan Day, Jim Knowles, Larry Johnson, Tim Walton, Perry Eliano... all need to be on the same page and fully bought in. Is that the case for the Buckeyes?   FOLLOW FRIDAY: https://linktr.ee/menace2sports   MANSCAPED:  20% OFF with FREE SHIPPING! Screenshot your order for a chance at a FULL REFUND! https://www.manscaped.com/ #manscaped   JOHN MASDEA AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS IN POWELL, OH (614) 496-4364   The BEST Athletic wear you will find anywhere: https://mikeydapparel.com/   FREE CASH BONUS WITH MyBookie: https://mybookie.website/Menace2Sports   VIP Subscribers: http://www.patreon.com/menace2sports - Custom RSS Feed (Straight to your phone – No iTunes or Spotify) - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $5 a month!   HAIR BY ALEX - BOOK NOW: https://booksy.com/en-us/556162_hair-by-alex-armaly-luxstyle-studio-suites_barber-shop_134589_columbus   For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: http://www.menace2sports.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838   Follow our show on social media: . Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/   Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: http://www.patreon.com/menace2picks   College football is a game of explosive plays, immense passion, and endless thrills. Every Saturday during the college football season, the spirit of competition and excitement take the field as the nation's top student-athletes battle for gridiron glory. The powerhouses in college football are teams like Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Florida, all of whom compete in the fiercely contested NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. Whether it's a hard-fought rivalry, chaotic scene in the stands, or an unbelievable touchdown grab, college football fans of all ages, backgrounds, and regions experience the same passion and intensity each week. From the blue-blooded programs to the rising stars, college football will always be the people's game. Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 8 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!  

It is a difficult topic because everyone loves Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Especially the current D-linemen and recruits who all single him out as a main reason they picked the Buckeyes or are strongly considering them. But does Johnson's style mesh with OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme? Does Johnson use too deep of a rotation and not give his best players enough snaps? What is going on with the Jack/LEO position and who is best suited there for OSU? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to do a deep dive on the Buckeyes' D-line and touch on other Ohio State football topics. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Knowles' first season as Ohio State's defensive coordinator saw some significant progress from the Buckeyes, but some glaring issues as well. None of those issues were more obvious than the Buckeye defense giving up big plays in crucial moments against both Michigan and Georgia. So what was behind those issues, and does Knowles need to think about maybe playing it a little safer in 2023?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Knowles about that and much more.What can the addition of James Laurinaitis bring to the coaching staff and the program?Where can returning linebackers Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers still improve?How much will they be experimenting this spring?What's the plan for sophomore sensation Sonny Styles?And much more.

On this Wednesday Buckeye Talk, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means are talking about Ohio State linebackers after speaking with Buckeyes' defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Jim Knowles and new OSU grad assistant James Laurinaitis last week. Covered in the three sections on this episode: * (0:30) How Knowles felt about his first year running the defense and what the focus will be in spring football * (25:20) The chances that young linebackers C.J. Hicks, Gabe Powers and Reid Carrico should get in the spring * (38:36) The role Laurinaitis should play in recruiting and ... might play in Michigan prep? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Ryan Day really going to hand over playcalling duties this fall?When are the Buckeyes expecting to have a starting quarterback identified?What's the plan for the 2023 Ohio State offensive line?Does the aggressiveness of Jim Knowles' defense need to get dialed back?Kevin Noon and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com got to talk to Ohio State football coaches for several hours on Wednesday, and discuss the answers to those questions and more on this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning.

The Ohio State football program just added a major piece to its 2023 defense. Davison Igbinosun, who was named a freshman all-American at Ole Miss in 2022, announced that he will be a Buckeye in 2023. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what the news means for Ohio State in this instant reaction episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast. Igbinosun played in all 13 games for the Rebels in 2022, starting in 10. So where will he fit in the cornerback rotation for Jim Knowles' defense in 2023?

The NFL Draft declaration deadline and Transfer Portal window passed this week with no word on the status of Ohio State safety Josh Proctor.Proctor took part in Senior Day for the Buckeyes in 2022, leading most to assume his Ohio State career was over at the end of the season. But late Friday night, news broke that Proctor would be back in Columbus for the 2023 season. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss how important that news could be for Jim Knowles' defense. Plus, Chris Holtmann and the OSU men's basketball team pick up a crucial win to snap a 5-game losing streak, but did they lose veteran forward Zed Key to another injury at the end of the game? The guys discuss all that and more on this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning.

On today's episode of “Buck Off with Christopher Renne,” I'm joined by Jordan Williams to host our end of season award show highlighting some of the best moments from the 2022 season. We start the show with a discussion about Tommy Eichenberg's big decision to return to Ohio State and how that is beneficial for the Buckeye defense heading into year 2 of Jim Knowles' defense. We also discuss why having a talented player returning far outweighs potential that has not been seen in game action yet. Then we get into a discussion about Kevin Warren's decision to leave his role as Big Ten commissioner to be the president of the Chicago Bears. Our discussion dives into the impact Warren had on the Big Ten conference and why his tenure was a resounding success. After the news and notes we get into our end of season award show discussing the best and worse from 2022. In the first half we get into the worst from the 2022 Ohio State season, this includes the most painful moment and the player we will not miss who left for whatever reason. Then we discuss our worst takes as well as some of our favorites we saw this season. Once we get through our Razzies, we get into our Oscars. We discuss the team MVP, the team MVP not named a C.J. Stroud, and our favorite moments of the year among a few others. During it all our normal tangents come into play, so if you just expect structure, you'll be disappointed. Then, to close out the show, we give our best takes from the season. And we wanted to say thank you to all who have listened this season, interacted with us, and made covering Ohio State another year so fun. Connect with the Show: Twitter: @BuckOffPod Connect with Chris Renne: Twitter: @ChrisRenneCFB Connect with Jordan Williams Twitter: @JordanW330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you familiar with the KJ Bolden? If you're not, we recommend that you get familiar with what kind of talent this young man is. He's possibly the best football player in the 2024 recruiting class. His talent is something Jim Knowles would love to add to Ohio State's defense. During today's show, Jay Stephens what makes Bolden the perfect talent for Jim Knowles' defense. He's also joined by John Garcia Jr. to discuss the talents of KJ Bolden and Donavan Harbour. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means are looking back at Ohio State's defense vs. Georgia in their College Football Playoff semifinal. Was it better or worse than it seemed right after the game? First, (0:40) they talk about a defender lost and a defender added in the transfer portal. Then (13:15) they look at how the defensive line played and how often defensive coordinator Jim Knowles made aggressive play calls and how often he was more conservative. Lastly, (51:24) the big plays given by the Buckeyes are dissected to find which ones were great Georgia plays and which were issues with Ohio State. The next pod will do the same thing with the offense. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the exact halfway point between Ohio State's regular-season finale against Michigan and the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff game against Georgia, we thought today would be the perfect time to have Kyle Jones on Real Pod Wednesdays to break down what happened against the Wolverines and what could happen against the Bulldogs.Eleven Warriors' scheme expert joins us right from the jump of this week's episode to dive into more than 30 minutes of X's and O's chatter, and we don't beat around the bush, starting right off the bat with a conversation about what didn't work in the loss to Michigan and why Ohio State used the game plan it did against the Wolverines.We also discuss whether Ryan Day should (and why he probably won't) give up offensive play calling and evaluate the overall progress of Ohio State's defense in Jim Knowles' first year before looking ahead to the impending matchup with Georgia and assessing the Buckeyes' chances of beating the Bulldogs.In the second half of the show, Dan and Griffin discuss all of the other headlines surrounding Ohio State football this week including the hiring of Keenan Bailey as tight ends coach, why Gene Smith felt compelled to make a statement calling for “additional support” of NIL collectives and what questions remain for Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class with one week to go until the early signing period.The rundown of topics discussed on this week's show: 0:55: Most of Ohio State's game plan against Michigan was actually sound despite the results 6:58: Ohio State's offense played not to lose, which it can't do in big games 10:00: It doesn't look like Ryan Day will give up play calling, but there's a case that he should 15:27: Jim Knowles' defensive turnaround was always going to be a multi-year process 17:45: Ohio State ran a different defensive scheme against Michigan rather than being who it's been all year 19:12: Georgia is a great team, but its film isn't as impressive as many of Ohio State's previous CFP opponents 22:24: Ohio State's receivers should have opportunities to make plays against Georgia, but they have to take advantage 25:25: Georgia's offense isn't necessarily spectacular in any area, but it's extremely well-coached 28:33: Ohio State must make Georgia throw deep and must know where Jalen Carter is at all times 31:59: The Buckeyes are capable of beating Georgia, but they can't play the way they did down the stretch 33:50: Keenan Bailey's promotion is well-deserved 35:47: Ohio State won't name a new offensive coordinator until after the season, but an internal promotion appears likely 38:15: Most of Tuesday's Ryan Day press conference wasn't about Georgia, which speaks to how crazy December is 42:58: Ryan Day says NIL has become “the conversation” among recruits, and it's telling that Gene Smith felt the need to make a statement 47:20: Fans deserve more answers about where the NIL collective money is going, and they don't deserve guilt trips if they don't donate 53:47: Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class could use another jolt of star power 57:25: Marvin Harrison Jr. should have won the Biletnikoff Award, but being a unanimous All-American ain't bad 58:56: C.J. Stroud, Justin Fields and Dwayne Haskins are three of Ohio State's best quarterbacks ever, but none will have a tree in Buckeye Grove 1:00:03: Ohio State's win over Rutgers was still a good win even if Tanner Holden's three shouldn't have counted 1:02:22: The Buckeyes might actually be favored to beat North Carolina on Saturday

No. 4 Ohio State is set to take on top-ranked Georgia in the 2022 Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve. The game is shaping up to be a big challenge for the Buckeyes, who enter as roughly a touchdown underdog. What will Ryan Day's offense and Jim Knowles' defense try to do to get the better of Kirby Smart's team? Ross Fulton of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more. - Did Tennessee provide a roadmap for how the Buckeyes can pull off the upset?- Which mistakes does Ohio State need to get cleaned up before the game?- Are the issues from the Michigan game correctable before the Peach Bowl?- And much more.Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.comJoin Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/shirts and more. Don't miss out and support your favorite site by wearing the gear! https://lynbrookswag.com/collections/buckeye-huddle

On today's episode of “Buck Off with Christopher Renne,” I'm joined by Jordan Williams to discuss the biggest game of the season in Ohio State's matchup against the hated rival Michigan. We start the show with a long discussion about our emotions heading into the game and our overall expectations for the matchup. Then our discussion gets into the tale of the tape discussing both teams' resumes and breakdown the game from statistical standpoint for both teams. Then we get into our Michigan report breaking down some of their biggest storylines heading into the game. The conversation gets into the new look offense, the health of the running backs, and how much credit Jesse Minter gets for the success of the defense. The next segment is a talk about the biggest questions for the Buckeyes heading into the game on both sides of the ball. Legacies are on the line and Jim Knowles' contract value will be earned on Saturday. As the show moves forward, our conversation shifts towards what Ohio State needs to do to win on Saturday. This gets into the battle in the trenches and how Ohio State's improved defense could be the difference a lot of people are overlooking. Then to get the show closed out doing final thoughts and expectations for the game as well as talking about how much this game means. Connect with the Show: Twitter: @BuckOffPod Connect with Chris Renne: Twitter: @ChrisRenneCFB Connect with Jordan Williams Twitter: @JordanW330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Wednesday Buckeye Talk from cleveland, Doug Lesmerises is again taking rants from Ohio State text subscribers. Topics covered, in order: Iowa scars and what the Buckeyes should expect vs. the Hawkeyes Ohio State's history of successful revenge How wins over ranked teams should be counted Giving Emeka Egbuka credit Why passing is the way to win Comparing Ohio State's history of NFL QBs to other programs How Ohio State should view Tennessee, and what Jim Knowles think of the Vols' offense Rapid rants, from cold baseball to nugget sauce C.J. Stroud and the Heisman race Is Michigan overrated or should the Wolverines be respected? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman go over 10 things they learned from rewatching Ohio State's 52-21 win over Wisconsin. The fellas discuss topics like Cade Stover, Jim Knowles' defense, Julian Fleming, Jyaire Brown, the overall depth shown this season, CJ Stroud's play, and much, much more.Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.comJoin Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/

Ohio State's offense gets most of the attention during games, but the Buckeyes' rebuilt defense could be an even more important piece of the program's run at a potential Big Ten and national championship this fall.Through four games, Jim Knowles' defense has shown significant improvement over the 2021 unit, despite having to start a true freshman and redshirt freshman corner against Wisconsin. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned while talking to OSU head coach Ryan Day and cornerbacks coach Tim Walton on Tuesday.- What's the latest on the potential return of injured cornerbacks Denzel Burke, Cameron Brown, and Jordan Hancock?- How did Jyaire Brown show the coaching staff he was ready to make his first career start?- Who would be the next man up at corner after Jyaire Brown and Jakailin Johnson?- What does Ryan Day feel is the most important unit for the defense to be successful this fall?Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.comJoin Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/

Land-Grant Holy Land's flagship podcast ‘Hangout in the Holy Land' is back! Join LGHL's co-managing editor Gene Ross alongside his co-host Josh Dooley as they cover everything from football to basketball to recruiting and more! On this episode, Gene and Josh recap Ohio State's Week 4 victory over Wisconsin. The Buckeyes entered the contest with a bunch of injuries, including once again missing top receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as well as three scholarship cornerbacks, but it was no problem as they dismantled the Badgers in Columbus, 52-21. C.J. Stroud continued to excel in his Heisman campaign, Cade Stover proved once again to be a reliable offensive weapon, and Jim Knowles' defense held Paul Chryst's squad in check. Ohio State is 4-0 to begin the season, and there is a lot to like about Ryan Day's group on both sides of the ball. Connect with the Podcast: Twitter: @HolyLandPod Connect with Gene: Twitter: @Gene_Ross23 Connect with Josh: Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Land-Grant Holy Land's flagship podcast ‘Hangout in the Holy Land' is back! Join LGHL's co-managing editor Gene Ross alongside his co-host Josh Dooley as they cover everything from football to basketball to recruiting and more! On this episode, Gene and Josh recap Ohio State's Week 3 win over Toledo. The Buckeyes emerged with a 77-21 victory as C.J. Stroud and his treasure trove of wide receivers carved up the Rockets' secondary. Jim Knowles' defense sprung a few leaks, and the cornerback position is one of concern, but overall the Silver Bullets continued to look strong as they came away with their first two takeaways of the year. We also got to see more of some of Ohio State's young guys in the blowout, with a handful of standout performances among them in limited action. Connect with the Podcast: Twitter: @HolyLandPod Connect with Gene: Twitter: @Gene_Ross23 Connect with Josh: Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's 5-minute show, I talk about Ryan Day's and Jim Knowles' comments from the Tuesday press conference. ⭐️ NO COMMERCIALS!!! This is the ONLY commercial-free Ohio State football podcast.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss 10 or so things they learned from rewatching Ohio State's 45-12 win over Arkansas State from this past weekend. What caught the fellas' eyes? A number of things, including the following topics.- Replay hates Ohio State.- CJ Stroud running the ball.- Appreciating CJ Stroud the proper way.- Cornerback play.- How teams are scoring on Ohio State.- Special teams not so special.- Special special teams.- Jim Knowles' dislike of rotating being softened?- And more.Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.comJoin Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/

Although Ohio State's season opener against Notre Dame didn't go quite the way we expected, we came away with plenty of positive impressions from the Buckeyes' performance.Ohio State's defense exceeded our expectations while we expected more from the Buckeyes' offense against Notre Dame, but overall, we think there was more to like than dislike from Ohio State's season-opening 21-10 win over the Fighting Irish, who entered the season ranked fifth in the country.In nearly a full hour of discussion on the Buckeyes' first victory of the year, we talked about just about everything that resonated with us from Saturday night's season opener in the Shoe, including: 0:48: What stood out most to each us: The dominant debut of Jim Knowles' defense and Xavier Johnson's moment in the spotlight 7:49: Ohio State's defensive stars against Notre Dame: Mike Hall, Tommy Eichenberg and Lathan Ransom 14:02: How Ohio State's defensive rotations could change in future games 21:12: Ohio State's defense will face tougher tests as the season progresses – but maybe not for another month 25:42: Miyan Williams proves he needs to get consistent carries at running back 30:13: Jaxon Smith-Njigba's injury shows just how important he is to Ohio State's offense, and the Buckeyes shouldn't take any chances with him (or Luke Wypler) for the next two weeks 36:15: Ohio State's offense gets a reality check, but it's way too early to say Ryan Day should give up play calling 43:18: Barely any freshmen played against Notre Dame, but that's not a bad thing 46:18: A star-studded weekend at the Shoe was exactly what Ohio State needed to build recruiting momentum In the final 20 minutes of the show, we spend just a few minutes (starting at 49:43) talking about this week's game against Arkansas State before making our predictions on whether the Buckeyes will cover the 44-point spread. We also talk (beginning at 54:35) about how this weekend reaffirmed our belief that there‘s a gap between the top three teams in college football this year (Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State) and everyone else, and share our initial thoughts (59:59) on the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, which Dan believes will be a net positive for the sport but Griffin is not so sure on.Finally (1:05:42), we talk about this week's developments in Ohio State basketball: the unfortunate but not shocking end of Seth Towns' career with the Buckeyes, the decommitment of George Washington III and the possibility that Taison Chatman and/or Bronny James could replace Washington in Ohio State's recruiting class of 2023.

The season is officially underway! Ohio State may have had the offense stuck in neutral for much of the opening game against the Fighting Irish, but — as usual — there's always “run the dang ball” on which to fall back. The Jaxon Smith-Njigba injury certainly affected Ryan Day's offense, Jim Knowles' defense (after the first play) worked about as well as most OSU fans hoped, and the Buckeyes were able to be physical in the run game when it mattered most. We break down the Buckeyes' 21-10 win over the Notre Dame, including what went well, what didn't work as well as expected, and who the top performers were. We checked the final box score to check on how we did with our score predictions and the players we picked to click. After our Notre Dame talk, we walked through the results around the Big Ten, where there were few surprises but some results that probably should have gone the other way and at least one that could be costly at season's end for teams that may struggle to reach bowl eligibility (looking at you, Illini). Finally, we looked ahead to Saturday's opponents, the Arkansas State Red Wolves. There will be some familiar faces on the other side of the field on Saturday, including former Buckeye running back Brian Snead. After we present how we think the game will unfold, we give your our picks to click on both sides of the ball and our score predictions as well. We'll be back next week to analyze the Arkansas State matchup, check on our picks and predictions, and get ready for an in-state battle against the Toledo Rockets. In the meantime, feel free to reach out with your feedback and questions below in the comments section or send us an email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State wins their season opening AP Top-5 match up against Notre Dame 21-10 in a hard fought week one victory. Jordan Williams hosts and is joined by Chris Renne to bring you the Land-Grant Holy Land “Instant Recap Pod.” To get the show started, the guys get into their initial reactions of the game after looking at the stats of the game. They talk about Jim Knowles' debut as the defensive coordinator for Ohio State and how the defense had a strong performance against a physical, well-coached offense. After the initial discussion, the guys transition to the offensive performance. The early struggles were highlighted from Ryan Day's play calling and the second half performance showed the physicality the fans had been hearing about all season. Then the guys get into some conversations about what Ryan Day's future as play caller should be for the Buckeyes and how the team should move forward in that regard. In this convo the guys discussed how the run game evolved in the offseason and why the Buckeyes should trust the running backs more. After that, the guys discuss the players of the game including a specialist and a surprise contributor. Then they get into the injuries sustained during the game and what the Buckeyes have in front of them next week. To conclude the show they give their final thoughts on the performance. Connect with Chris Renne: Twitter: @ChrisRenneCFB Connect with Jordan Williams Twitter: @JordanW330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After eight months of looking ahead to Ohio State's 2022 football season, it's finally game week in Columbus.Come next week's episode of Real Pod Wednesdays, we'll have an actual football game to recap and a much better feel of how good this year's Ohio State football team actually is and what it still needs to work on. This week, though, it's all about looking ahead to the first and one of the biggest games of the year as we break down how things could play out when the Buckeyes finally take the field against the Fighting Irish in Ohio Stadium on Saturday.The first half of this week's episode is all about previewing what will happen on the field in Saturday's big game. We break down what we expect to see from Jim Knowles' defense and what would constitute a good first game in terms of points and yards allowed and how much of a challenge Notre Dame's defense will present to Ohio State's offense, then make our score predictions (at the 33:30 mark) for how we think the game will ultimately play out.Later in the show (starting at 36:35), we talk about why this will also be a massive recruiting weekend for the Buckeyes – and not just in football – as Ohio State's top targets in both football and basketball will be on campus. Dan discusses why it's vital to Ohio State's 2023 defensive end recruiting for the Buckeyes to impress Keon Keeley, Matayo Uiagalelei and Damon Wilson this weekend, and Griffin discusses why he thinks Ohio State basketball has a genuine chance to land Bronny James.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap everything that Ryan Day, Jim Knowles, Paris Johnson, Ronnie Hickman, and Cade Stover had to say when speaking with reporters on Tuesday. Among the topics discussed in this show are the following.- Jim Knowles' confidence in this defense.- Ryan Day's excitement about seeing the defense in action.- The determination to win the line of scrimmage on offense.- How the Buckeyes will deploy their running attack.- The huge recruiting weekend is discussed as well.- All of this and much, much more.

Kirk Barton is joined by Nevadabuck to talk about how Jim Knowles' scheme is designed to make Jack Sawyer into the next OSU All-American DE!

Kirk Barton is joined by Nevadabuck to talk about how Jim Knowles' scheme is designed to make Jack Sawyer into the next OSU All-American DE!

On today's episode of “Buck Off with Christopher Renne,” I am joined by Jordan Williams to take our final approach into the college football season. To get the show started, we touch on some news and notes coming out of the Buckeyes' Fall camp. We discuss linebackers playing running back, the safety positions depth, and Jim Knowles' temperament giving away where the defense is in its progression. Then we get into the remaining questions we have regarding the Buckeyes as they head into the season. This includes conversations about which players will surprise the Buckeye Faithful. We also answer how we feel about certain positions groups and the depth heading into the season. To close out the questions we get into some final questions about what should be expected from the Buckeyes. After the break, we make some season long stat predictions for the Buckeyes. We talk about where C.J. Stroud will finish nationally, how many yards the Ohio State receivers will combine for, and many more. We get into some defensive stat predictions as well. To close out the show, we get into all 12 of Ohio State's regular season games. We give our score prediction and how we feel each game will go. Then we get into our final record predictions for the Buckeyes. Connect with the Show: Twitter: @BuckOffPod Connect with Chris Renne: Twitter: @ChrisRenneCFB Connect with Jordan Williams Twitter: @JordanW330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ohio State football team is just days away from wrapping up its fall camp and heading into game week for the season opener against Notre Dame. There is plenty of hype already surrounding this year's Buckeye team, but Monday, Knowles was asked about his biggest concern at the moment, and his answer may have gotten OSU fans even more excited. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more.- The unique luxury that most teams wish they had on defense that the Buckeyes do.- The surprising option to provide depth at running back.- The Super Bowl champion who Knowles compared to CJ Stroud. - How backup QB Kyle McCord is progressing this fall.- And much more. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.comJoin Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/

With the 2022 college football season looming larger and larger, it's time for us to do our annual predictions shows. As usual, we start with the Big Ten West while we're saving the Big Ten best for next week's show. Chip Minnich and I had to inspect the transfer portal, check the injury reports, and come up with some kind of order in what could be a chaotic Big Ten West this season. Before we get into that, we discuss some of the more timely news of import to Ohio State fans. We start with the removal of the black stripes. It's always fun to track which players are getting their helmet stripes removed and becoming “official” Buckeyes. It doesn't always portend how a player's college career will play out, but it's an interesting curiosity and it at least shows how that player is displaying his wares to the coaching staff. We've also got our responses to Kamryn Babb getting this year's Block 0 jersey. The young man has been plagued with injury issues since his arrival and we're hoping he finally gets to show what he can do at some point this season. The offensive players interviewed this week were raving about the OSU defense. Was that some savvy media training in action? An honest barometer of what we can expect from Jim Knowles' group? Both? Neither? We have our thoughts. And we also had some news this week about Ohio State's first opponent. We now know that Notre Dame will be down a starting wide receiver. We also know who will be under center for the Fighting Irish this season. After the news segment, we run through our predictions for the B1G West, starting at the bottom. Chip and I were in lockstep for the three teams we think will finish in or near the cellar, but then we had some minor disagreements before once again coming together at the top. In all honesty, it was a difficult exercise because the West could go in a lot of different directions this season and that could ride on how healthy teams stay, which quarterbacks improve, and how teams fill the holes left by their departing starters. We hope you enjoy our takes on the “other” Big Ten division and we welcome your thoughts. Hit us up on Twitter (@SilvrBulletsPod) or email us, and let us know where you've got the Purdue Boilermakers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Wisconsin Badgers, Illinois Fighting Illini, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Northwestern Wildcats finishing this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of “Buck Off with Christopher Renne,” I am joined by Jordan Williams, and we we bit off more than we could chew on this and got into a little bit of everything in this one. To get the show started we get into Jim Knowles' media availability and one of us is drinking all the Kool Aid provided. We then get into his raised expectations for the defense and how the pecking order is being defined for his linebacker unit. Then we discuss the super-freshmen in C.J. Hicks and Sonny Styles, and their initial impressions in the program. After that we discuss some of the more intriguing topics from Ryan Day's media availability. I have trouble with names, but we get into the way Ryan Day talked about some of the players on the roster breaking down the coach speak. We discuss the word choice of Day for three players Enokk Vimahi, Xavier Johnson, and Chip Trayanum. We also discuss some of Ryan Day's concerns and why we aren't buying into any tenacity talk. After the break, we get into the new Big Ten media deal that is all but finalized. This conversation goes on and we discuss the nature of the deal. In this discussion we talk about the SEC and ESPN's mistakes/ Then we try to figure out how each network can build their coverage to maximize their relationship with the Big Ten. To close out the show, we answer all your questions to the best of our ability. This was fun and you guys had some great questions for the Buckeyes heading into week one. Connect with the Show: Twitter: @BuckOffPod Connect with Chris Renne: Twitter: @ChrisRenneCFB Connect with Jordan Williams Twitter: @JordanW330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for the Ohio State football team to test themselves during the first scrimmage of fall camp. Players like CJ Stroud and Ronnie Hickman are expected to do big things during practices like this. While Caden Curry and Kye Stokes can continue making names for themselves. During this bonus episode, Jay previews what we should look for during Ohio State's first scrimmage of fall camp. He also touches on Jim Knowles' thoughts on what the defensive rotations will look like in 2022. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preseason camp is in full swing at Ohio State, and we've had plenty of access to the Buckeyes over the past week as a result.After watching a portion of the first two practices and attending four interview sessions at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center over the past week, we reconvene on this week's Real Pod Wednesdays to discuss the biggest things we learned from the first six days of camp.We start by talking about what we heard during Jim Knowles' interview session on Tuesday, when he made several eyebrow-raising comments. Should Ohio State fans be worried about the Buckeyes' cornerback depth? Knowles said only 25% of his defense has been installed so far; is that a cause for concern? And is Knowles setting expectations too high by saying the Buckeyes should have a top-five defense?Following about 25 minutes of conversation about the defense, we shift our attention to the offense and discuss what we heard during offensive line and running back interviews. We also highlight a few players who seem to be building momentum so far in camp – including Tyler Friday and Julian Fleming – and discuss our favorite “Dayisms” from Ryan Day's first press conferences of the preseason.Later in the show, we discuss the pros and cons of CBS and NBC replacing ESPN as Big Ten TV partners (41:00), our favorite outfits from hotel check-in (58:07) and what the past week of wins both on the recruiting trail and on the court mean for the present and future of Ohio State men's basketball (59:58).

Caden Curry has wasted no time impressing Ohio State coaches as he prepares for his career as a Buckeye. The incoming freshman possesses a skillset that many believe will be perfect for Jim Knowles' defense. During today's show, Jay highlights a few reasons Caden Curry has been a bright spot among all of the freshmen on the team. Jay also discusses a few comments Terry McLaurin recently made about Ohio State during a recent press conference. We close the show continuing our Buckeye road trip around the NFL. Ross Jackson, of Locked on Saints, joins us to discuss what we can expect from Bradley Roby. Roby is in his second year with the New Orleans Saints. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a handful of listener questions. Among the topics discussed this week include the following.- How will Ohio State's offense impact the way Jim Knowles calls a defense?- Do current and former Buckeyes recruit?- If you could turn one loss in Ohio State football history into a win, but you'd have to trade it with an equally valued win by making that a loss, what would the win and loss be?- What are the expectations for cornerback Cam Brown this year?- What is the latest on Kourt Williams?- What's the deal with Buckeye safeties?- Will NIL lead to quicker boos from the fans?- Will NIL impact the NFL draft and keep players in school longer?- Why is OSU's offensive recruiting so far ahead of its defensive recruiting in 2023 and 2024?

Ohio State has announced contract extensions for football coach Ryan Day, men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann, women's basketball coach Kevin McGuff, lacrosse coach Nick Myers, and men's hockey coach Steve Rohlik. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss these extensions, specifically what the Ryan Day extension means for the future of OSU football and why the Chris Holtmann extension made sense.The fellas then answer a handful of listener questions involving the Buckeyes having three scholarship kickers, how the players on the OSU defense have adapted to Jim Knowles' system, and who is on the Mt. Rushmore of late-blooming Buckeyes.

On today's Morning 5, we examine who will likely be the breakout players on both sides of the ball for Ohio State in 2022. Some names like J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka are fairly obvious. But who are some others? Also on the agenda: ** What is Jim Knowles' contract situation? How long might he stay at OSU? ** When will the new field turf be installed at Ohio Stadium? ** What are expectations for the Buckeyes' offensive line? That and much more is covered on a lengthy Monday 5ish as Dave Biddle flies solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If it's Thursday, it means Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter on the Bucknuts Morning 5. Today's show is of course mostly about Ohio State recruiting, but we begin the show with Mark breaking down what he sees from Jim Knowles' new-look defense at OSU.  All of that and much more is coming your way on the Thursday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scheme guru Kyle Jones joins the Dubcast to offer his first impressions of Jim Knowles' defense following Ohio State's annual Spring Game.

While we're looking forward to this weekend's spring game at Ohio Stadium, we had to start this week's episode of Real Pod Wednesdays by looking back.Following this weekend's tragic death of Dwayne Haskins, we took some time at the beginning of this week's show to reflect on the impact Haskins made on Ohio State and remember some of his most memorable performances as a Buckeye, including Ohio State's comeback wins against Michigan in 2017 and Penn State in 2018.After paying tribute to Haskins, we turn our attention (beginning at 15:20) to the upcoming scrimmage in the Shoe, where the general public will have the opportunity to watch this year's Buckeyes in action inside Ohio Stadium for the first time this year on Saturday. We discuss what we'll be watching most closely on Saturday – spoiler alert: the defense – and which players we believe could benefit most from a big spring game performance, including Julian Fleming and Evan Pryor.We also talk about everything we learned (starting at 26:38) from the final week of Ohio State player interviews before the spring game, including some telling comments from C.J. Stroud about what he's seeing from Jim Knowles' defense in practice this spring compared to what he saw from the Buckeyes' defense in practice last year. Could facing more defensive looks in practice have tangible benefits for Ohio State's offense when the actual games begin this fall? We think it will.Later in the show, we also discuss what Ohio State's new assistant coach contracts tell us (39:35) and what you should know about the two newest members of Ohio State's recruiting class of 2023, Malik Hartford and Mark Fletcher.We spend the final 10 minutes of the show talking about some of the latest developments with Ohio State men's basketball, including what we think should be expected from Justice Sueing after he announced his return to the Buckeyes for the 2022-23 season and who else the Buckeyes could still add from the transfer portal. (Note: This episode of Real Pod Wednesdays was recorded before Meechie Johnson Jr. announced his decision to transfer from Ohio State.)

Ohio State landed a commitment from 4-star safety Malik Hartford on Wednesday. It was also a busy day for the current Buckeyes as the quarterbacks and linebackers spoke to reporters about spring ball. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the happenings of the day. Topics include the following.- Malik Hartford's commitment.- What makes him special?- What does it mean that Ohio State already has two safeties committed?- Is there a concern regarding cornerback recruiting?- Where has CJ Stroud improved from last year?- What does Stroud think about Jim Knowles' defense?- What keeps Stroud humble?- How Ohio State is building an assembly line of quarterbacks.- Why you should like Devin Brown.- What Steele Chambers thinks about the defense.- All of this and much more.

It was quite the eventful day of Ohio State football news on Tuesday and we unpack it all on today's show. Cade Stover has moved back to tight end. What are our thoughts on that development? Also, is Jack Sawyer the favorite to be the starting JACK in Jim Knowles' defense? Furthermore, how did Mickey Marotti handle things following the loss to Michigan this past season? Did he adjust anything about winter workouts? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Wednesday Buckeye Talk, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means take questions from text subscribers for an hour.Is there too much pressure on Jim Knowles to fix Ohio State's defense?How much hype should the wide receivers have?Can Tanner McCalister be Jordan Fuller-esque?Could the OSU defense be a top-15 group this season?Is Big Ten basketball outdated?Who'd benefit more if Chris Holtmann ever left on his own?Why don't Doug and Stephen like fishing?Who has the more annoying celebrations in sports?Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Helwagen join Dave Biddle on today's show to give the latest on Ohio State football, including answering questions from our live broadcast. Who are the top five receivers in order for the Buckeyes this year? What are expectations for Jim Knowles' defense in year one? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Knowles' version of the Ohio State defense is going to look a little different this fall than in previous years, and that's potentially going to have a significant impact on the linebacker unit. Xs and Os guru Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to discuss what Knowles wants his linebackers to do, which players on the current roster seem like the best fits for that role, what happens if they can't find exactly what Knowles wants, and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss a little March Madness before diving into a handful of listener questions.Among the topics in today's show include:- Indications that Jim Knowles' defense is being picked up by the players.- The likelihood of a 6-man WR rotation vs. a 5-man CB rotation.- Ranking the Ohio State WRs by playing time in 2022.- Will Ohio State's talent on offense create unhappy players?- Why does Ohio State limit media access to spring practices?

The Ohio State football team has to replace a pair of fantastic offensive lineman this season, with both Nick Petit-Frere and Thayer Munford off to the NFL.Matt Jones is likely to fill one of those spots after excelling in limited opportunities in 2021, and sophomore Donovan Jackson may be the favorite to win the other. OSU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson met with the media during the first week of spring practice and discussed what made Jackson such a unique and impressive prospect that he was in consideration to play even more as a true freshman.Plus, how much does the return of CJ Stroud change what they'll do on offense this fall, how will facing Jim Knowles' defense during practice get them ready for the season, and much more.

Land-Grant Holy Land's flagship podcast ‘Hangout in the Holy Land' is back! Join LGHL's co-managing editor Gene Ross alongside his co-host Josh Dooley as they cover everything from football to basketball to recruiting and more! On this week's episode, the guys start things out by discussing the Ohio State men's basketball team and the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. Things have not gone well for the Buckeyes lately, and the B1G tourney will not provide any sort of breather as we inch closer and closer to the NCAA Tournament. Things then transition to the football team, which began spring practice on Tuesday as we also got to hear from Ryan Day and Jim Knowles. The guys then close things out with a quick recap of Ohio State's NFL Draft hopefuls' performances from the Combine. Connect with the Podcast: Twitter: @HolyLandPod Connect with Gene: Twitter: @Gene_Ross23 Connect with Josh: Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ohio State football team is back on the practice field, the NFL Scouting Combine is complete and the postseason is about to begin for Ohio State men's basketball.Tuesday was the first day of spring football at Ohio State, and that's where we begin on this week's episode of Real Pod Wednesdays, on which we share our takeaways from watching the first 30 minutes of the Buckeyes' opening practice and from talking to Ryan Day, Jim Knowles and Kevin Wilson after practice.We explain why there's already a clear group of frontrunners to start on the offensive line, discuss how Kourt Williams and Ronnie Hickman could coexist within Jim Knowles' defense and talk about some of the players who are clearly already making an impression on Ohio State's coaches this offseason, including second-year wide receiver Jayden Ballard and second-year cornerbacks Jordan Hancock and Jakailin Johnson.Dan also learned more about which Ohio State football players could have breakout years and about some of Ohio State's new coaches by talking to players at last week's NFL Scouting Combine, where he also watched former Buckeye wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave solidify themselves as first-round draft picks. We talk about what he learned in Indianapolis, including what three former Cincinnati defensive backs had to say about new Ohio State safeties coach Perry Eliano and what former UCLA offensive lineman Sean Rhyan said about new Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye, beginning around the 25:20 mark.While Dan just got back from Indianapolis, Griffin will be going to Indianapolis this week for the Big Ten men's basketball tournament, so we also talk about what we expect to see from the basketball Buckeyes as they begin postseason play. Can they bounce back from losing three of their final four regular-season games to make a deep run in the conference tournament, or will they have a short stay in Indianapolis? Beginning at the 38-minute mark, we talk about why they could make a run and why they might not, why there's an argument that they'd actually be better off not making a deep run and what NCAA Tournament seed we ultimately expect them to receive on Selection Sunday.In the final 11 minutes of the show, we talk about how Ohio State women's hockey has emerged as the best team on campus, how NIL is being used in recruiting and how Chris Holtmann can most effectively replace Ryan Pedon on his coaching staff.

Land-Grant Holy Land's flagship podcast ‘Hangout in the Holy Land' is back! Join LGHL's co-managing editor Gene Ross alongside his co-host Josh Dooley as they cover everything from football to basketball to recruiting and more! On this week's episode, the guys start things out by discussing the Ohio State men's basketball team and the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. Things have not gone well for the Buckeyes lately, and the B1G tourney will not provide any sort of breather as we inch closer and closer to the NCAA Tournament. Things then transition to the football team, which began spring practice on Tuesday as we also got to hear from Ryan Day and Jim Knowles. The guys then close things out with a quick recap of Ohio State's NFL Draft hopefuls' performances from the Combine. Connect with the Podcast: Twitter: @HolyLandPod Connect with Gene: Twitter: @Gene_Ross23 Connect with Josh: Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ari and Bill discuss the state of Ohio State's defense heading into spring practice. The guys start on the defensive line, a unit that could determine the success of the season. What should Buckeyes fans expect from Jim Knowles' scheme at the linebacker position? Plus, an inside look at the secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State linebackers as they head into spring ball on Tuesday.What does the depth chart look like?Is there a Sam linebacker in the picture?What to make of the middle linebacker competition?How well will this roster fit into Jim Knowles' defense and how quickly can everybody pick it up?All of these topics are discussed and more in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast.

Land-Grant Holy Land's flagship podcast ‘Hangout in the Holy Land' is back! Join LGHL's co-managing editor Gene Ross alongside his co-host Josh Dooley as they cover everything from football to basketball to recruiting and more! After breaking down the offense on last week's episode, this week the guys are taking a stab at projecting the depth chart on the defensive side of the ball. While the offense has a good number of clear starters in 2022, the defense has a ton more question marks, both because of personnel changes and the introduction of Jim Knowles' defensive system. Obviously the Ohio State defense must play much better if the Buckeyes wish to make it back to the College Football Playoff, and as a result you will likely see a bunch of new faces out there this fall. Connect with the Podcast: Twitter: @HolyLandPod Connect with Gene: Twitter: @Gene_Ross23 Connect with Josh: Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Land-Grant Holy Land's flagship podcast ‘Hangout in the Holy Land' is back! Join LGHL's co-managing editor Gene Ross alongside his co-host Josh Dooley as they cover everything from football to basketball to recruiting and more! After breaking down the offense on last week's episode, this week the guys are taking a stab at projecting the depth chart on the defensive side of the ball. While the offense has a good number of clear starters in 2022, the defense has a ton more question marks, both because of personnel changes and the introduction of Jim Knowles' defensive system. Obviously the Ohio State defense must play much better if the Buckeyes wish to make it back to the College Football Playoff, and as a result you will likely see a bunch of new faces out there this fall. Connect with the Podcast: Twitter: @HolyLandPod Connect with Gene: Twitter: @Gene_Ross23 Connect with Josh: Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who will be Ohio State's three starting safeties in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme? What about the two starting linebackers? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus give thoughts on the "Joe Burrow debate," a prediction on who will win the Super Bowl and more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a jam-packed Friday version of the show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the festivities. Among the items on the agenda include: * What does JBook think about the four new assistant coaches at Ohio State? And what are his impressions of the 13 new players for the Buckeyes? (11 early-enrollees, 2 transfers.) * Is Cade Stover the odds-on favorite to be the Buckeyes' LEO (hybrid OLB/DE) in Jim Knowles' scheme? * What does JBook think about Jim Harbaugh returning to Michigan after flirting with the NFL? All of that and more is coming your way on a robust version of the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of Real Pod Wednesdays is all about Ohio State's 2022 depth chart.After Dan published his initial projection of Ohio State's 2022 depth chart on Eleven Warriors on Wednesday morning, the guys spend an hour analyzing the potential depth chart position-by-position.How will this year's wide receiver rotation look following the departures of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson? Who will step up at tight end? Where could Harry Miller factor into the offensive line depth chart, and who do we expect to be the next man up at tackle and guard? How might Jim Knowles' defensive scheme change the defensive end rotation? Who will emerge to play the biggest roles from a crowded group of linebackers? How will Ronnie Hickman and Kourt Williams coexist in this year's defense? And could we see a new face at punt returner this fall?We discuss all of those questions and more on this week's show, which starts with a look through the offensive depth chart for the first half of the show, continues with analysis of the defensive depth chart in the second half of the show and wraps up with a brief discussion on the special teams depth chart.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr address a handful of listener questions regarding the Ohio State football program. The discussions this week include the following:- Julian Fleming's potential in the 2022 offense- Is it time to move on from the veteran defensive ends and let the younger guys like Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau play?- Should Jaxon Smith-Njigba stay in the slot or move outside?- Does the revamped schedule help Jim Knowles' defense solidify?- Why do Alabama and Georgia look so big and athletic on defense compared to slow and small Ohio State?

A busy offseason for the Ohio State coaching staff took another turn on Tuesday with one move to maintain the stability of the offense, and another to help rebuild things on the defensive side of the ball.Buckeye Scoop's Kevin Noon joins host Tom Orr to break down Tony Alford's new role on the offense, and the addition of former Duke defensive assistant Matt Guerrieri to Jim Knowles' staff. - How have the Buckeyes maintained such stability on offense after so many great seasons in a row?- Does the addition of analysts on the defensive side of the ball help lessen the concerns about only having four full-time assistants there?- Plus, with Tate Martell deciding to retire as a college football player, looking back at the remarkable place he holds in Ohio State football history, and the Buckeyes' incredible success in the midst of a bizarre stretch of quarterback recruits.

Jim Knowles was hired at Ohio State largely based on his work as the defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State. But it was the stop before that, at Duke, where he first came to national prominence. Brett Ciancia of PickSixPreviews.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that.Plus, a look at the significance of Ohio State's win over Utah in the Rose Bowl. And a deep dive on Monday night's national championship game between Georgia and Alabama. Can the Dawgs bounce back to win their first national title since 1980, or will the Tide roll yet again?

Ohio State got pushed around by Michigan last month. In a week the Buckeyes face a very similar team in the Rose Bowl. Will they be pushed around for a second-straight game? That is one of the questions that Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman attempt to answer in this final edition of listener questions of 2021.Other topics include Master Teague, Jim Knowles' vibing with recruits and players, what next year's coaching staff looks like, a possible long-term deal for Ryan Day, and where are our favorite burgers located.

The Buckeyes will be adding a new defensive coordinator in the New Year and Jim Knowles comes highly recommended. Which Buckeyes will benefit most from his hire? That is just one of the listener questions that Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast. Other questions include whether or not Ohio State fans are spoiled, who is a comparable former Buckeye for TreVeyon Henderson, what kind of conversations do coaches have with players who want to come back but may not have roles on the team, and which Nic Cage movie is best?

Nathan Baird was in New York on Friday, talking with Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud, and Stroud's friends and family, as the Buckeyes' redshirt freshman spent the day going around the city as a Heisman Trophy finalist. On this special Saturday Buckeye Talk, Nathan talked with Doug Lesmerises about what he saw and heard from Stroud.Then, Nathan and Doug covered the news of Ryan Watts' transfer and of the announcement of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' salary.Thanks for listening to this special bonus Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nathan and Stephen run it back with a Buckeye Football Futures episode looking ahead to the start of the early signing period. What other commitments could happen between now and national signing day on Wednesday? Where does this class still need to add talent? (Note: This episode was recorded prior to Jim Knowles' hire as defensive coordinator.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We take a look at the OU-Texas game and what mindset Texas could be in going into the game against Oklahoma State. We also look at every angle of the game this weekend, including the big-time matchup between one of the best running backs in the country, Bijan Robinson, and Jim Knowles' defensive front, including one of the best linebackers in the country, Malcolm Rodriguez.  

Lance Medow and Jeff Feagles talk to Jim Knowles, Rodarius Williams' defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State, about the Giants' sixth-round pick before diving into takeaways from OTA No. 3. SUBSCRIBE NOW: AppleSpotifyGoogleStitcheriHeart Radio 2:22 - Jim Knowles' first impression of Rodarius Williams and how far he's coming along in his development 7:39 – What stands out about Williams' skillset  14:00 – How much Williams was tested in practice on a daily basis against Oklahoma State's offense 18:33 – Knowles' interaction with Daniel Jones at Duke when he served as defensive coordinator 34:05 – Takeaways from OTA #3 1:01:56 – Mailbag questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.